Authorization Coordinator (Home Care, Remote)
About The Position
Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards. So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization. Job Summary: Manages authorizations of all activities requiring referrals for services provided. Serves as the key coordinator and liaison whose primary role is to expedite the collection process. Handles patient insurance management and outreach, with regards to deductibles and authorization to bill.
Requirements
- High School Education/GED or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience
Responsibilities
- Obtains home health and hospice authorizations and retroactive authorizations as needed.
- Communicates with providers, clinical staff and caregivers to obtain information required for authorization approval.
- Verifies eligibility of members, determines benefit coverage and communicates deductible to patient.
- Gathers clinical documentation needed from case management and other team members to obtain continued authorization.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
