Healthcare SME - Benefits Verification and Prior Authorization

Optum • Davao del Sur, Davao Region • Posted June 21, 2026

About the Role

Job description:

We are seeking a Healthcare RCM Specialist with strong expertise in prior authorization and pre-clearance workflows. This role serves as a subject matter expert in insurance verification, payer requirements, and front-end revenue cycle operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely processing to reduce denials and improve patient access outcomes.


Key Responsibilities:

Process Expertise & Governance

  • Act as the primary expert on pre-clearance and prior authorization workflows
  • Ensure compliance with payer guidelines and healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA)
  • Provide guidance on complex cases, escalations, and exception handling

Insurance Verification & Authorization Oversight

  • Oversee insurance eligibility verification and benefi...