Authorization Specialist Needed for a Healthcare Organization 
 
Job ID: 24760 
Pay Rate: $16 – $18.00 per hour 
Location: On-site in Colquitt, GA 
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire 
Schedule: Full Time 

A mission-driven healthcare organization committed to delivering superior, safe, and cost-effective care to the community is seeking an Authorization Scheduler Lead Specialist. 

This role will be responsible for completing accurate pre-registration, registration, and scheduling of hospital patients as well as verifying and documenting insurance coverage and answering any patient questions. 
 
This organization is known for its strong community presence and family-oriented culture. Employees are supported both professionally and personally, with internal growth and promotion opportunities actively encouraged. The workplace includes an on-site daycare with a preschool and summer program for children up to age 11, supporting work-life balance for team members. The environment promotes collaboration, care, and a genuine commitment to employee well-being, all while upholding high standards of patient service. 
 
What Your Day Brings: 
 

• Collaborate closely with physicians, clinical staff, and case managers to gather necessary information for successful authorizations and appeals 

• Prepare and submit detailed appeal letters and supporting documentation to insurance companies for denied authorizations 

• Provide guidance and mentorship to Authorization Specialist I team members on complex cases and best practices 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key contacts at various insurance payers 

• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, clinical staff, and insurance representatives regarding authorization status and requirements 

• Follow up on pending authorizations and proactively address any issues or denials 

• Identify trends in authorization denials and work proactively with leadership to implement process improvements and training initiatives 

• Assist patients with understanding their insurance coverage and the authorization process 

• Schedule therapy procedures and other procedures as necessary 

• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation 

• Other duties as assigned 

 
What You Bring: 

• High School graduate or equivalent 

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a healthcare setting 

• PACS = Prior Authorization Certification Specialist is required or within 6 months of hire date 

• Previous experience with health insurance and patient billing  

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. 

• Additional languages preferred. 

• Strong written and verbal skills. 

• Basic Computer Skills 

Benefits that Parker Staffing offers to employees:  

• Paid Sick/Safe Time (based on where allowable by law) 

• Holiday pay 

• Medical benefits with multiple plan tiers and Telemedicine access 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• 401K with matching contributions 

Parker Staffing offers all levels of Administrative, Customer Service, Call Center, Sales, Healthcare, and Human Resources job opportunities across the US. Parker Staffing has served as the staffing agency of choice for thousands for over four decades and has been named as a Best Place to Work by the Puget Sound Business Journal for over ten years in a row. Visit our employment opportunities page at http://www.parkerstaffing.com to review our full offering of temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire job openings! 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.