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Prior Authorization Manager

new york, ny • Posted 2 days ago
Remote Full Time healthcare
Role Overview

Manage end-to-end prior authorisation operations while evaluating and annotating AI-generated recommendations to improve prior authorisation workflows. This role combines hands-on clinical review and utilisation management with structured feedback to train AI systems, reduce administrative burden, and help patients get timely access to care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage end-to-end prior authorisation workflows for medical and clinical services across multiple payer types.
  • Review clinical documentation to assess medical necessity against InterQual, MCG, or payer-specific criteria.
  • Evaluate AI-generated prior authorisation recommendations and clinical justification drafts for accuracy and appropriateness.
  • Coordinate with clinical staff, physicians, and payers to obtain timely authorisation approvals.
  • Track authorisation status, denials, and appeal outcomes to identify workflow improvement opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for prior authorisation submission, follow-up, and escalation processes.
  • Monitor key performance indicators including authorisation approval rates, turnaround times, and denial rates.
  • Ensure compliance with payer requirements, CMS guidelines, and clinical review criteria.
  • Annotate AI outputs and provide structured clinical feedback to support AI training datasets.
Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in prior authorisation, utilisation management, or clinical review, including at least 2 years in a management role.
  • Strong clinical background with knowledge of medical necessity criteria such as InterQual, MCG, or equivalent.
  • Deep familiarity with commercial, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid prior authorisation requirements.
  • Experience managing authorisation workflows across multiple specialties and service types.
  • Proficiency with authorisation management systems and EHR platforms, for example Epic, Cerner, or equivalent.
  • Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and the ability to critically evaluate clinical documentation and AI-generated outputs.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Clinical licensure such as RN or LPN, or relevant certification such as CPUR or CPUM.
  • Experience with appeals and peer-to-peer review processes.
  • Familiarity with CMS prior authorisation rules and the No Surprises Act.
  • Background in physician office, hospital, or health plan prior authorisation operations.
  • Familiarity with AI tools and comfort evaluating AI-generated clinical content.
Work Terms
  • Location: Remote.
  • Employment type: hourly engagement.
Compensation
  • $105 hourly.
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