Prior Authorization Supervisor

Job Summary

Leading a team of approximately 10-14 Authorization Specialists, the full-time Revenue Cycle Supervisor - Prior Authorizations will oversee daily operations to ensure timely insurance approvals while coaching team members and improving workflows in a hybrid work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and develop the Prior Authorization team to ensure accurate and timely processing of authorizations
• Monitor departmental KPIs and authorization turnaround times while resolving complex authorization issues
• Collaborate with clinical teams and other departments to enhance operational efficiency and develop standard operating procedures

Required qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of healthcare revenue cycle experience, including prior authorizations and patient access
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing healthcare teams
• Strong knowledge of prior authorization workflows and payer medical policies
• Experience with EMR/RCM platforms such as Athena Practice, Epic, or Cerner