Intake Specialist
Optum/UHG · Dallas, Texas, United States · US
Posted 60+ days ago
Utilization Review
Remote
Not yet analysed
Demand80
Career growth70
Healthcare fit85
Remote potential100
5-year outlook
Typical for remote intake/prior auth roles, likely in the $40k-$60k range with potential for growth into senior coordinator or management positions within large healthcare organizations like Optum.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
broad
Seniority
entry
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-08
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
A solid entry point for clinicians seeking remote, non-clinical work in healthcare administration, especially if you have prior authorization or insurance experience. The role offers clear career development within a large organization.
Who should apply
Nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, and IMGs with 2+ years of healthcare experience and familiarity with insurance processes. Also suitable for healthcare graduates looking to start in non-clinical roles.
CV angle
Highlight your clinical background as a foundation for understanding patient needs and medical terminology. Emphasize any experience with insurance, prior auth, or coordination, and frame your patient care experience as evidence of strong communication and assessment skills.
Skills to highlight
- Prior authorization
- Benefits verification
- Insurance eligibility
- Medical terminology
- EMR/EHR systems
- Communication
- Patient coordination
- Attention to detail
Role summary
A remote intake specialist role at Optum/FlexCare responsible for processing referrals, verifying insurance benefits, obtaining prior authorizations, and coordinating patient start-of-care paperwork for IV therapy services.
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