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Referral And Authorization Specialist

TEKsystems
$20.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Nevada, Las Vegas
May 08, 2026
Referral & Authorization Specialist (Remote in Nevada) Position Summary The Referral and Authorization Specialist ensures patients are cleared for specialty medical services by coordinating referrals, authorizations, and approvals across complex healthcare services. This role supports specialty care access while maintaining compliance, accuracy, and patient confidentiality. Key Responsibilities * Coordinate and process referrals for specialty, ancillary, consult, radiology, and laboratory services * Obtain authorizations and approvals for: * Specialty office visits * Medications (formulary-related) * Durable Medical Equipment (DME) * Home health services and other medical needs * Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements * Collaborate with providers, payers, and patients to resolve authorization issues * Document referral and authorization activity accurately within medical systems * Support Complex Specialty Medical Services, requiring strong medical terminology knowledge * Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards * Manage multiple priorities independently with strong attention to detail Required Qualifications * 2+ years of healthcare experience, preferably in: * Specialty referrals * Prior authorization * Patient registration or scheduling * Experience in a medical office or healthcare environment * Strong knowledge of: * Medical terminology * Insurance verification and benefits * Referral processing and authorization workflows * High School Diploma or GED required * Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills * Ability to work independently with strong organization and time management skills Preferred Qualifications * Medical Assistant (MA) certification * Experience with healthcare benefits outside of pharmacy-only referrals * Call center experience * Prior exposure to complex or specialty medical services Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Las Vegas, NV. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.