Prior Authorization Specialist - Intake Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Prior Authorizations & Intake

Full-Time | Salt Lake City, Utah Area

Compensation & Benefits

$23–$28 per hour , depending on experience.

In addition to competitive compensation, this organization offers:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Over 20 days of paid time off annually
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding healthcare organization
• Collaborative leadership and a people-first culture
• A mission-driven environment where employees and patients are genuinely valued

Why This Opportunity?

A rapidly growing, multi-state healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant with Prior Authorization and Intake experience to join its Revenue Cycle team.

This organization has become one of the largest providers of specialized healthcare services in the Western United States, with operations spanning multiple states and continued growth. It offers the stability and resources of a large organization while maintaining a collaborative, people-first culture where employees are supported and valued.

The company's culture is built around four core values:

People-Obsessed – Putting patients, employees, and relationships first.

Relentlessly Improving – Continuously learning and striving to become better.

Innovative – Embracing change and finding better solutions.

Grateful – Leading with appreciation, humility, and respect.

About the Role

This position is ideal for a Medical Assistant who enjoys the administrative side of healthcare and wants to continue building a career in Revenue Cycle.

You'll help patients gain access to specialty infusion therapies by obtaining prior authorizations, verifying insurance benefits, coordinating referrals, and working closely with providers, insurance companies, and the Revenue Cycle team to ensure treatment can begin without unnecessary delays.

What You'll Bring

• Medical Assistant experience with significant administrative responsibilities
• 2+ years of prior authorization, intake, insurance verification, or referral experience
• Working knowledge of commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid insurance
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy

Preferred Experience

• Infusion, oncology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, neurology, or specialty clinic experience
• AdvancedMD or similar EMR/practice management systems
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

If you're looking to transition into a more administrative healthcare role where you can continue growing your Revenue Cycle knowledge while helping patients receive life-changing therapies, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Seniority Level

Associate

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

Prior Authorizations • Intake • Medical Assisting • Revenue Cycle • Patient Access

Skills

Medical Assistant • Prior Authorizations • Insurance Verification • Referrals • Intake • Revenue Cycle Management • Patient Access • AdvancedMD • EMR • HIPAA

Apex Recruiting Professionals is specific to Healthcare Recruitment in RCM, Medical Office Support Staff, MA’s, RN’s, Administrative and Clinical Support positions. Our positions are not temporary or contract, they are direct hire with full benefits. Our purpose is people over profit. Our focus is on the human experience, building meaningful, lasting, successful relationships with our clients and candidates.

Company Description

Apex Recruiting Professionals is specific to Healthcare Recruitment in RCM, Medical Office Support Staff, MA’s, RN’s, Administrative and Clinical Support positions. Our positions are not temporary or contract, they are direct hire with full benefits. Our purpose is people over profit. Our focus is on the human experience, building meaningful, lasting, successful relationships with our clients and candidates.