Overview
Our client is looking for a Healthcare Administrative Assistant to streamline administrative workflows and ensure seamless patient care operations. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing insurance prior authorizations, completing critical provider paperwork, and coordinating directly with insurance carriers. It is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with mental health administrative experience seeking a flexible, remote position with a growing psychiatric practice.
Schedule:
- Part-Time (20 hours per week) flexible during client business hours
Responsibilities
- Handle the full lifecycle of prior authorization requests for psychiatric services
- Process and manage insurance prior authorizations from submission through approval
- Complete and submit disability paperwork and related clinical documentation on behalf of the provider
- Coordinate with insurance companies to verify coverage and resolve authorization issues
- Maintain organized records of all authorization requests, statuses, and outcomes
- Serve as the primary point of contact for insurance-related administrative tasks
- Support general administrative tasks related to the day-to-day operations of a psychiatric practice
- Gradually take on additional administrative responsibilities as the practice scales
- Ensure compliance with healthcare documentation standards and timelines
- Collaborate directly with the provider to align on priorities and workflow
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in healthcare administration, preferably in a mental health or psychiatric setting
- Strong understanding of insurance authorization processes and healthcare documentation
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy when handling sensitive patient information
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Independent Contractor Perks
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
Note
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Job Category
Administration
Job Type
Part Time (20 - 34 Hours per week)
Work Schedule and Timezone
Eastern Standard Time
Published on
Aug 31 2026
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“BruntWork made the entire recruitment process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They matched me with a client that genuinely fits my skills and values — and the support didn’t stop at placement... A reliable, professional partner I’d recommend without hesitation.”
— Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper
Healthcare Administrative Assistant – Prior Authorizations
Job Category
Administration
Job Type
Part Time (20 - 34 Hours per week)
Work Schedule and Timezone
Eastern Standard Time
Published on
Aug 31 2026
BruntWork will never ask you for money or any other form of payment. If someone claiming to represent BruntWork is requesting a payment from you, please let us know at applications@bruntwork.co
“BruntWork made the entire recruitment process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They matched me with a client that genuinely fits my skills and values — and the support didn’t stop at placement... A reliable, professional partner I’d recommend without hesitation.”
— Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper