$37K - 42K a year
Conduct benefit investigations, submit prior authorizations, handle inquiries, liaise with providers and pharmacies, and report authorization status.
High school diploma or GED, 1+ year healthcare or insurance experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of pharmacy/medical benefits.
MEDICAL INSURANCE AUTHORIZATION COORDINATOR Join our team as a Medical Insurance Authorization Coordinator and help patients access timely care. Use your skills in benefit verification, prior authorization, and medical insurance to navigate approvals, support pharmacy needs, and contribute to efficient healthcare administration—all from a remote role based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. LOCATION & BENEFIT: Remote – Must live in the Dallas – Fort Worth Area COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE • $18–$20/hour • Monday - Friday | availability for an 8-hour shift between 8am - 8pm EST or 7am – 7pm CST The Medical Insurance Authorization Coordinator supports critical pre-service operations by initiating benefit investigations and prior authorizations that ensure timely patient access to care. Success in this role is measured by authorization turnaround time, accuracy of benefit documentation, and effectiveness in resolving payor escalations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct benefit investigations and document findings in internal systems • Submit prior authorization requests and follow up with payors for determinations • Handle inbound inquiries and escalate unresolved or complex cases • Liaise with provider offices and pharmacies to resolve coverage delays • Monitor and report on authorization status to leadership MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma or GED • 1+ year experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or insurance administration • Strong communication and customer service skills • Working knowledge of pharmacy/medical benefits across major payors CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Outlook • Microsoft Word PREFERRED SKILLS • Experience with benefit verification or prior authorization workflows • Background in call center or high-volume reimbursement environments By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from CornerStone and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at: https://www.cornerstonestaffing.com/privacy Company DescriptionCornerStone Staffing has been servicing the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex since 1991. We are committed to supporting our community through our core values of compassion, integrity, self discipline, and faith. CornerStone currently has 11 offices across the Metroplex to serve your needs. If you are a job seeker looking for short-term supplemental income or a full-time position that will launch a new career, we can assist you in finding the right opportunity!
This job posting was last updated on 10/2/2025