Dental Authorization Specialist (Remote)

Nice to Have: Skills & Experience- Experience working for a dental insurance carrier, health plan, managed care organization, TPA, or dental practice. Commercial or Medicaid dental authorization experience. Front-office or back-office dental office experience. Experience with HSP and/or Meditrac. Experience supporting high-volume processing environments.

Job Description: An employer is seeking experienced Dental Authorization Specialists to support increased authorization volume resulting from expanded members in the client's health plan ecosystem. This role is responsible for reviewing and processing dental pre-estimates, prior authorizations, referrals, and related benefit requests while maintaining quality, accuracy, and productivity standards in a fast-paced environment. Candidates may come from dental insurance, managed care, health plan, or dental practice settings.

Key Responsibilities: Review and process dental pre-estimates, prior authorizations, referrals, and related requests in accordance with established guidelines. Verify member eligibility, benefits, and supporting documentation. Research discrepancies and resolve issues to ensure timely processing. Maintain established production and quality metrics. Accurately document and update information within internal systems. Collaborate with providers, dental offices, and internal teams to obtain necessary information. Ensure compliance with plan requirements and turnaround time standards. Work independently in a remote environment while managing a high-volume workload.

Location: Remote (U.S.) - Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (any U.S. time zone)

Pay Rate: $20.00$21.00/hour Start Date: 10/13/2026 (6 month contract with possible extensions/conversion)