Prior Authorization Specialist (Contract)

Flagler Health is building the clinical operating system for modern musculoskeletal care. We partner with MSK provider groups and specialty clinics to help them grow, operate more efficiently, and deliver better longitudinal care across patient acquisition, clinical workflows, and ongoing patient engagement. Our platform sits at the intersection of care delivery and clinic operations, helping providers capture more value across the full patient lifecycle. We’ve recently raised our Series B and are entering our next phase of growth. Role Overview Flagler partners directly with pain management and orthopedic clinics to help optimize operations and improve financial performance. Prior authorizations are a critical component of that success. We are seeking a Prior Authorization Specialist (Contract) to support high-volume authorizations for both procedures and prescription medications. This role focuses on provider/clinic-side workflows and requires someone who understands payer requirements, documentation standards, and how to proactively prevent downstream denials. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced in complex authorizations, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. What You’ll Be Doing You will help ensure providers receive timely authorization approvals by managing the full lifecycle of prior authorization workflows. Procedural Authorizations Submit and manage prior authorizations for pain management and orthopedic procedures, including: Epidural steroid injections Facet injections Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) SI joint injections Advanced imaging (MRI, CT) Orthopedic surgical procedures Prescription Drug Authorizations Manage prior authorizations and reauthorizations for medications commonly used in pain management Navigate pharmacy benefit portals and step-therapy requirements Submit formulary exception and medical necessity documentation when required Authorization Management Navigate multiple payer portals efficiently V