Authorization Specialist

AmeriCare • New York, NY

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About The Position

Authorization Specialist is an essential component of the certified agency team. The HMO 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 required.
• Computer Literacy
• Proficiency in Word and Excel required.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Robust time off including sick, vacation, personal days, cultural heritage day and your 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