This is a remote position.
Rockstar is seeking a highly accurate and proactive Insurance Verification & Authorization Specialist to support a growing physical therapy practice operating across multiple U.S. states. This is a full-time remote role, ideal for a detail-oriented virtual assistant with experience in healthcare admin, insurance workflows, and EMR systems.
About the Practice
This physical therapy group is focused on delivering exceptional, outcomes-driven care across a multistate network of clinics. Their internal culture values efficiency, clarity, teamwork, and excellent patient service — and they are looking for a virtual team member who shares those values and can help maintain the high standard of support they promise both patients and providers.
Schedule & Requirements
- Full-time, remote
- Work hours: U.S. Mountain Standard Time (MST)
- Must have a reliable high-speed internet connection
- Must use dual monitors for optimal workflow and speed
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Why Join This Team?
- Be part of a mission-driven organization helping patients across multiple states
- Join a team that values process, professionalism, and proactive problem-solving
- Long-term remote opportunity with daily collaboration and clear expectations
- Use your insurance expertise to ensure patients receive timely, approved care
- Work with a respectful, communicative, and high-functioning team
Responsibilities
- Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits across a variety of payers and plans
- Obtain prior authorizations and referrals as required by insurance
- Accurately update patient insurance records within the EMR (WebPT)
- Communicate effectively with patients and internal teams to clarify insurance requirements
- Proactively follow up on pending verifications or authorization requests
- Flag and report issues that may affect patient scheduling or treatment approval
- Support insurance documentation and maintain organized digital records
- Collaborate via Microsoft Teams with onsite and remote administrative staff
Tools You'll Use
- EMR: Prompt
- Communication & Collaboration: Microsoft Teams
- Excel, shared drives, and patient management portals as needed
Requirements
- Experience with insurance verification and prior authorization (physical therapy or outpatient healthcare preferred)
- Familiarity with U.S. healthcare insurance terminology and workflow
- Proficient in navigating payer websites, portals, and verification tools
- Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills
- Comfortable working independently with accuracy and accountability
- Able to consistently work full-time MST hours
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
- Make a meaningful impact by helping to build and strengthen families Acrros the Globe.
Apply directly on RemoteJobs.org: https://remotejobs.org/remote-jobs/insurance-verification-and-authorization-specialist-virtual-assistant-virtual-rockstar