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Benefits Verification/Prior Auth Specialist

$20 - $25 hourly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Work Model: Remote
Location: Bannockburn, Illinois
Job ID: 163518
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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LaSalle Intelligent Solutions is hiring for a Benefits Verification/Prior Auth Specialist to support our client’s prior authorization operations during a peak volume project tied to annual January benefit and insurance changes. This opportunity is based in Bannockburn, Illinois, with a fully remote work model and a fast ramp up on established SOPs, trackers, and workflows. Our client is seeking professionals who can work quickly, communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders and operations teams, and help manage increased authorization demand across Aetna and UnitedHealthcare.

Responsibilities
• Process prior authorizations following established SOPs, trackers, and defined workflows.
• Support authorization work specifically related to Aetna and UnitedHealthcare as volume increases during peak season.
• Assist with benefits and insurance verification as needed to support authorization requirements.
• Communicate effectively with multiple operational leaders and stakeholders to keep work moving and priorities aligned.
• Ramp quickly with a cohort start and complete training provided by internal leads and SMEs.
• Work independently within defined project parameters and timelines.
Qualifications
• Prior authorization experience, including working within established SOPs and workflow trackers.
• Benefits verification and insurance verification experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working Aetna and UnitedHealthcare authorizations is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work quickly while maintaining accuracy in a project based environment.
• Strong communication skills and comfort navigating multiple stakeholders and operational teams.

Key Details
• Employment Type: Contract
• Compensation: $20 to $25 per hour
• Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Intel consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit: https://www.thelasalleintel.com/consultants
• Work Model: Fully Remote

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today. We’re actively interviewing and excited to meet you.

Jessica Xiques
Recruiter

About LaSalle Intelligent Solutions
At LaSalle Intelligent Solutions, we don’t just fill roles. We build careers and transform businesses. As one of the nation’s leading staffing and solutions firms, we connect exceptional talent with organizations that value innovation, collaboration, and growth. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or find the perfect addition to your team, we make meaningful matches that last. Join us and experience a company consistently recognized as a top workplace because when our people thrive, everyone wins.

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LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

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