Prior Authorization Specialist

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – El Paso
📍 El Paso, TX, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 29, 2026

Job Description

**45250BR**
**Extended Job Title:**

Prior Authorization Specialist

**Org Level 1:**

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

**Position Description:**

Responsible for verifying insurance coverage and eligibility, and obtaining required pre-authorizations for medical
procedures, treatments and services.

**Requisition ID:**

45250BR

**Travel Required:**

Up to 25%

**Major/Essential Functions:**

+ Handle authorization process and obtain pre-certification approvals prior to service.
+ Submit pre-authorization requests and follow up with payer to ensure timely approvals. Update resident providers and supervising faculty of delays related to pre-authorization.
+ Assist providers with treatment plan assessment to determine if pre-authorization is required.
+ Assist in the development and maintenance of a standardized workflow for the pre-authorization process.
+ Provide instruction an...

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Job Details

  • Location El Paso, TX
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 29, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 04, 2026