Hire a Prior Authorization Specialist from the Philippines.
Handles prior authorization workflows and payer follow-up. Sourced, employed and supported by Outsourcea, working your hours as part of your team.
The work your Prior Authorization Specialist takes off your plate.
- 01Prepare prior authorization requests using client-provided requirements.
- 02Gather and organize supporting clinical or administrative documentation.
- 03Submit requests through payer portals, fax or approved channels.
- 04Track pending authorizations and follow up on status changes.
- 05Document approvals, denials and additional-information requests.
- 06Escalate clinical questions or complex denials to the appropriate provider team.
What a Prior Authorization Specialist really costs.
Pick your team size and see the difference between hiring in-house in the US and hiring through Outsourcea.
Median pay plus benefits and payroll taxes
One all-in rate covering pay, benefits, taxes and HR
- Item
- US in-house hire
- With Outsourcea
- Base pay
- $51,140 a year, US medianMedical records specialists
- Included in your monthly rate
- Benefits and payroll taxes
- Paid on top of salary, about 30% of total pay costs
- Included in your monthly rate. We process them as the employer.
- Recruiting and screening
- Your team posts, screens and interviews
- We source and screen, with a shortlist in about 5 to 10 business days
- Employment, payroll and HR
- Your team runs it
- Included. Outsourcea runs it for you.
US figures use the national median annual wage for medical records specialists from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). Total cost assumes wages are 70% of total compensation, per the BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation release (June 2026). Your actual costs will vary by location, seniority and benefits. Outsourcea figures are starting rates; we confirm your rate after a scoping call.
From first call to first day.
Scope the role
We talk through the work, your tools, hours and the kind of person who fits your team.
Meet your shortlist
We source and screen candidates, then you interview the ones worth your time.
Offer and onboarding
We handle the offer, paperwork and setup so your new hire starts ready to work.
Other healthcare roles.
Ready to add a Prior Authorization Specialist to your team?
Tell us what the role needs and we will walk you through candidates, timing and your exact rate.
Questions about hiring a Prior Authorization Specialist.
Still unsure? Talk to our team and we will walk you through it.
How much does it cost to hire a Prior Authorization Specialist from the Philippines?
Rates start at $1,440 a month, depending on specialty and authorization volume. It is one all-in monthly rate that covers pay, benefits, payroll taxes and HR. We confirm your exact rate after a short scoping call.
How long does it take to hire a Prior Authorization Specialist?
Most hires follow three steps: a scoping call to define the role (1 to 2 days), sourcing and screening until you have a shortlist (about 5 to 10 business days), then the offer, paperwork and setup (a few days).
What does a Prior Authorization Specialist handle day to day?
Typical work includes: prepare prior authorization requests using client-provided requirements; gather and organize supporting clinical or administrative documentation; submit requests through payer portals, fax or approved channels. We shape the role around your tools and processes during the scoping call.
Who employs them, and who handles payroll and HR?
Outsourcea is the employer. We run payroll, benefits, statutory contributions and HR, while you direct the day-to-day work like any member of your team.
What hours will they work?
You agree the schedule with us during the scoping call. Most clients set hours that overlap with their own business day so the role works alongside the rest of the team.
Can I hire more than one?
Yes. Many clients start with one hire and add more as the work grows. Use the cost comparison above to see the numbers for a bigger team, then tell us what you need.