Authorizations Manager
Zócalo HealthHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- 5–6+ years of experience in healthcare operations or care management operations.
- Demonstrated experience leading or supervising operational teams in healthcare or managed care environments.
- Strong knowledge of Medicaid or Medi-Cal managed care authorization requirements.
- Direct experience managing prior authorization workflows or teams.
- Experience with referral management, care transitions, or patient navigation.
- Experience implementing operational dashboards, reporting frameworks, or process automation.
Benefits
- Equity compensation package.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
- 401k.
- Generous PTO policy (up to 15 days per year for FT employees).
- $1,000 home office stipend.
- We provide the equipment needed for this role.
- Opportunity for rapid career progression with plenty of room for personal growth.
Now serving patients in California, Texas, Washington, and Maryland (July 2025)! Introducing Zócalo Health, a primary care and care management service specializing in culturally-sensitive care for the Latino community. Our mission is to eliminate barriers to healthcare access. At Zócalo Health, each member is paired with a dedicated community health worker (promotora de salud) to create a personalized, relationship-based partnership. This approach enables us to better understand each member's goals, values, and unique cultural background. Studies have demonstrated that such relationship-centered care leads to improved health outcomes over time. Our comprehensive care model focuses on prevention, primary care, behavioral health, and traditional practices, all working together in harmony to support our members' well-being. We believe in promoting holistic wellness that encompasses physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects, ultimately empowering our members, families, and communities to thrive. Experience the Zócalo Health difference today and join our growing community of satisfied members!