Authorization Specialist

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE • Yakima, WA

22h • $17 - $26

About The Position

Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. What are we looking for in an Authorization & Referral Specialist? The Authorization Specialist provides full-spectrum coordination of client referrals and obtainment, entry and tracking of authorizations in the electronic health record.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of of related experience working in an office setting with computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Manages internal and external referrals for the organization.
• Works with clients to arrange and schedule referral appointments, include providing clients with referrals to other care providers, managing incoming client referrals, or both.
• Schedules appointments, sends reminders, and provides clients and referring provider with information about referral appointments.
• Processes authorizations and submits clinical supporting documentation to insurance carriers in a timely manner.
• Understands funding source requirements (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance).
• Monitors and reports issues with client authorizations and/or referrals. Takes necessary actions to address problems.
• Collaborate and communicates with other divisions to assist in obtaining Authorization/Referrals.
• Works on a variety of special projects and assumes other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or designee.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
• Financial incentives to further employee education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED