Pre-Authorization Specialist
University of Colorado • Aurora, CO • Posted July 21, 2026
Position Overview
**Pre-Authorization Specialist**
**Description**
**University of Colorado Anschutz**
**Department: Orthopedics**
**Job Title: Pre-Authorization Specialist**
**Position #:** **00803964** **- Requisition #: 40484**
**Job Summary:**
**strong attention to detail, accuracy, follow-through, and independent problem-solving**
Key Responsibilities:
**Authorization & Insurance Workflow - 75%**
+ Manage end-to-end authorization workflow for DME/orthotics/prosthetics, including initiation, document collection, insurer follow-up, and tracking through completion.
+ Submit authorizations through online portals and direct phone communication with payers.
+ Perform detailed benefits verification, including deductible/out-of-pocket amounts, coverage limitations, authorization requirements, and provider network status.
+ Proactively identify missing information, resolve issues, and prevent delays by par...
**Description**
**University of Colorado Anschutz**
**Department: Orthopedics**
**Job Title: Pre-Authorization Specialist**
**Position #:** **00803964** **- Requisition #: 40484**
**Job Summary:**
**strong attention to detail, accuracy, follow-through, and independent problem-solving**
Key Responsibilities:
**Authorization & Insurance Workflow - 75%**
+ Manage end-to-end authorization workflow for DME/orthotics/prosthetics, including initiation, document collection, insurer follow-up, and tracking through completion.
+ Submit authorizations through online portals and direct phone communication with payers.
+ Perform detailed benefits verification, including deductible/out-of-pocket amounts, coverage limitations, authorization requirements, and provider network status.
+ Proactively identify missing information, resolve issues, and prevent delays by par...