Medical VA | Prior Authorization Specialist
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 2d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 20d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-10-14). Last seen at its source 5h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 14 Oct 2026 (19 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 5 hours ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
Philippines
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Pay
$800/mo
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Skills named in the ad
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Carried by 1 source
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Workable employer's own board first seen 19d ago · last seen 5h ago
The listing
A Medical Virtual Assistant – Prior Authorization Specialist manages the end-to-end prior authorization process for our healthcare practitioners. You will serve as the primary liaison between healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients to ensure timely approvals for procedures, medications, diagnostic testing, and specialist referrals. Your work will directly impact patient care access, practice workflow, and revenue cycle efficiency.
TASKS:
- Submitting, tracking, and following up on prior authorization requests.
- Managing inbound and outbound calls with healthcare insurance companies to verify authorization requirements, check status updates, and resolve pending or denied requests.
- Verifying patient healthcare insurance coverage, benefits, and specific plan requirements prior to scheduling procedures or submitting authorizations.
- Retrieving relevant medical history, clinical notes, and diagnostic reports.
- Acting as the primary point of contact between medical providers, patients, and payors.
- Identifying reasons for authorization denials, gathering missing clinical information, and preparing basic appeal packages under the direction of healthcare providers.
- Providing specialized back-office support, including data entry, email management, authorization tracking log maintenance, and record management.
- Strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining confidentiality across all patient data, insurance details, and communications.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of prior authorization or healthcare BPO experience handling US healthcare accounts.
- Strong familiarity with insurance portals, EMR/EHR systems, and medical terminology.
- HIPAA Certification is a plus
- Excellent time management
- Strong attention to detail
- Computer savvy
- Great work attitude and willingness to go the extra mile
- Open to working night shifts
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
- PRIMARY SYSTEM
- Computer Processor: Intel Core i5-6000 (6th Gen or higher) or AMD Ryzen 5 2000 series or higher
- Computer Memory/RAM: 8.00 GB
- Computer Operating System: At least Windows 11 64-bit or macOS Ventura
- Headset: Any USB-type headset with noise-cancelling feature
- Camera: Capable of a clear and crisp video output
- BACK-UP SYSTEM
- OPTION 1 (BACKUP SYSTEM):
- Computer Processor: Intel Core i5-6000 (6th Gen or higher) or AMD Ryzen 5 or higher
- Computer Memory/RAM: 8.00 GB
- Computer Operating System: at least Windows 11 64-bit or macOS Ventura
- Headset: Any USB-type headset with noise-cancelling feature (Optional)
- OPTION 2 (POWER SUPPLY - UPS):
- Must be capable of powering your work station for at least 3 hours
- Typically a device with 240Wh or higher will be sufficient
- Must be capable of accepting all the plugs required to maintain the primary device and work environment (device, monitor, modem, cell phone if using as internet backup)
- PRIMARY INTERNET CONNECTION
- DSL / Fiber Connection - Minimum of 100mb/s contracted
- BACK-UP INTERNET CONNECTION
- Minimum of 20mb/s (Cell)
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- PRIMARY SYSTEM
- Computer Processor: Intel Core i7 and i9 Core or Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen 7 3000 series or higher
- Computer Memory/RAM: 16.00 GB
- Computer Operating System: At least Windows 11 64-bit or macOS Tahoe
- Headset: Any USB-type headset with noise-cancelling feature
- Camera: Capable of a clear and crisp video output
- BACK-UP SYSTEM
- OPTION 1 (BACKUP SYSTEM):
- Computer Processor: Intel Core i7 and i9 Core or Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen 7 or higher
- Computer Memory/RAM: 16.00 GB
- Computer Operating System: At least Windows 11 64-bit or macOS Tahoe
- Headset: Any USB-type headset with noise-cancelling feature
- Camera: Capable of a clear and crisp video output
- OPTION 2 (POWER SUPPLY - UPS):
- Must be capable of powering your work station for at least 3 hours
- Typically a device with 240Wh or higher will be sufficient
- Must be capable of accepting all the plugs required to maintain the primary device and work environment (device, monitor, modem, cell phone if using as internet backup)
- PRIMARY INTERNET CONNECTION
- DSL / Fiber Connection - Minimum of 500mb/s contracted
- BACK-UP INTERNET CONNECTION
- Minimum of 20mb/s (Cell or wired)
Benefits
RATE AND REWARDS:
- Starting rate is $800 (USD) monthly
- Employment Type: Independent Contractor
- Free Training
- Paid Time Offs
- HMO Coverage
- Optical Rewards
- Performance-Based Increase
- Permanent Work From Home