Dental Authorization Specialist (Remote)

Job Description
An employer is seeking experienced Dental Authorization Specialists to support increased authorization volume resulting from expanded Medicaid dental benefits. 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...