Authorization Specialist

AmeriCare • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Authorization Specialist is an essential component of the certified agency team. The Authorization Specialist is responsible for requesting authorization for home care services for patients with HMO/Managed Care payment sources and acts as a liaison between community-based COC (Coordinators of Care) and the HMO/Managed Care Companies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Homecare & managed care experience
• Knowledge about health insurance verification
• Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally
• Computer Literacy
• Proficiency in Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Requesting authorization for home care services for patients with HMO/Managed Care payment sources
• Acting as a liaison between community-based COC (Coordinators of Care) and the HMO/Managed Care Companies

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Sick days
• Vacation days
• Personal days
• Cultural heritage day
• Birthday off
• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee discount program on events, movie tickets, mobile phone plan discounts and more.

What This Job Offers

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