Top 58 Prior authorization specialist Jobs in Whittier, Ca

Lead Billing Collections Specialist (South Pasadena)
Hillsides —South Pasadena, CA
- $29 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Clinical Authorization Specialist (Hospital) - PreArrival - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
Keck Medical Center of USC —Los Angeles, CA
- $25.00 - $39.69 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Nursing
- LVN
Prior Authorization Specialist
Infusion4Health Inc —Brea, CA
- $23 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Mid-level
- Clinic
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Clinical Authorization Specialist (Hospital) - PreArrival - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
USC —Los Angeles, CA
- $25.00 - $39.69 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Nursing
- LVN
- Hospital
Admissions Specialist
Royal Terrace Healthcare —Duarte, CA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Intake Specialist
SpecialtyCare Rx —Diamond Bar, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Office
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Financial Clearance Specialist III - PreArrival - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
USC —Los Angeles, CA
- $25.00 - $39.69 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Medical office experience
- HIPAA
- Research
Financial Clearance Specialist III - PreArrival - Full Time 8 Hour Rotating (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
Keck Medical Center of USC —Los Angeles, CA
- $26.00 - $41.28 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Hospital
- Medical office experience
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Laboratory Assistant - Pre-Analytics - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Union)
USC —Los Angeles, CA
- $26 - $34 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Hospital
- Medical office experience
Customer Solutions Specialist - Las Vegas, NV
AbbVie —Pasadena, CA
- $84,500 - $162,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Windows
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Patient Access Liaison - Long Beach, CA
Amgen —Long Beach, CA
- $158,394 - $222,256 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Nursing
- Doctoral degree
- Up to 50% travel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Admissions Specialist
Royal Gardens Healthcare —Alhambra, CA
- From $25 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Financial Clearance Specialist IV - Admitting - Full Time 8 Hour Variable Shift (Non Union)
USC —Los Angeles, CA
- $26 - $34 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Medical office experience
- HIPAA
Authorization Specialist
Oso Home Care —Irvine, CA
- $21.00 - $25.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Biller IV - HB Patient Financial Services - FT Days
University of California, Irvine —Anaheim, CA
- $32.81 - $40.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Math
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Intake Coordinator - Full-Time
Oso Home Care —Irvine, CA
- $26 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Medical office experience
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Financial Clearance Specialist IV - Admitting - Full Time 8 Hour Variable Shift (Non Union)
Keck Medical Center of USC —Glendale, CA
- $26 - $34 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Hospital
- Medical office experience
Release of Information Specialist
Vital Holdings LLC —Los Angeles, CA
- HIPAA
- Windows
- High school diploma or GED
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Payor Relations Specialist - Inpatient Rehab
California Rehabilitation Institute —Los Angeles, CA
- $78,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- LVN
- RN License
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Medical Scribe
FMR Interventional QPM —West Covina, CA
- $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Primary Care
- HIPAA
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Billing Collections Specialist (South Pasadena)

Hillsides -
South Pasadena, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$29 - $33 an hour

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
401(k) 4% Match
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Loan forgiveness
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Customer communication
Non-profit experience
High school diploma or GED
Supervising experience
Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding
Medical billing

Full Job Description

Who We Are:

We are a premier provider dedicated to healing children and young adults, strengthening families, and transforming communities through quality, comprehensive services and advocacy. We envision a world in which children and young adults, families, and communities are able to heal, grow, and thrive.

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-exempt Opportunity

Starting Salary Range: $29.00 - $33.00 per hour (based on experience)

What We Offer:

An outstanding benefits package and numerous opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organization!

13 Paid Holidays per year including Juneteenth
Earn up to 16 days of paid vacation time, plus 50 hours of paid sick leave annually.
401(k) with no wait period and no vesting schedule
401(k) matching up to 4%
Medical insurance offering 3 HMO with Kaiser and Health Net, and also a PPO Plan
The Difference Card- Employer-funded benefit that works alongside an employee's health insurance plan to help offset out-of-pocket costs like copays, deductibles, and coinsurance.
Dental insurance both HMO & PPO options, with 100% employer paid for HMO employee only coverage plan
Vision insurance offers 100% employer-paid vision plan through EyeMed for you and your entire family
Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid up to two times the annual salary
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
Employee Assistance Program
This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Lead Billing Collection Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant submission of mental and behavioral health claims to the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH), Medi-Cal, and third-party payers. This role serves as a subject matter expert in mental and behavioral health billing, supporting revenue integrity through claim review, denial management, reporting, and collaboration with clinical and quality teams. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

The essential functions include:

Manage all aspects of billing and collections for multiple insurance payers, ensuring precise charge entry and prompt claim submission
Maintain solid understanding of mental and behavioral health billing, DMH systems, and third-party requirements
Maintain a current understanding of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS codes, DMH guidelines, and billing rules specific to each payer
Review, verify, and confirm the accuracy and completeness of billing records prior to claim submission, ensuring prior authorizations and concurrent reviews
Identify, track, and resolve denied, voided, and unpaid claims through follow-up and appeals
Review, prepare, and submit higher-level appeals with supporting documents
Analyze denial trends and notify leadership of systemic issues or payer patterns
Monitor clearinghouse rejections and billing errors, implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Support reduction of outstanding accounts receivable (A/R) and ensure accurate payment postings
Perform data tracking and reconciliation across DMH/IBHIS, Welligent, and related systems
Serve as a subject-matter resource for billing questions, complex cases, and workflow improvements
Train, mentor, and onboard new team members
Exhibit strong critical thinking, effective problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
Exceptional customer service with strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
Other duties as required

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and CERTIFICATES

3 to 5+ years' experience in Medical Billing
2+ years of experience in behavioral/mental health billing strongly preferred
Experience supervising or leading a billing team preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Prior experience with Welligent or similar EHR systems preferred

TRAUMA INFORMED CARE (TIC)

Hillsides practices Trauma Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognizes the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma; Employees are asked to comprehensively integrate knowledge of Trauma Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices with the goal to prevent re-traumatization which promotes healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

Hillsides is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, veteran or military status, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

behavioral/mental health billing: 2 years (Preferred)
medical billing/EHR systems: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in South Pasadena, CA 91030

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