Authorization & Payor Support Specialist I

teamselecthh; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time

401(k)

Referral Program

Job summary

Team Select Home Care is seeking an Authorization Specialist to manage authorization requests across all insurances. The role reports to the Authorization Manager, RCM, and involves eligibility checks, cost details, and ensuring proper authorization use across locations.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, organization, and confidentiality skills, with the ability to handle sensitive data and coordinate with staff and field teams. Position pays hourly with benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to change and meet timetables.
• Effective time management across multiple tasks.
• Professional interaction with clients and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret complex data and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Process and check eligibility/benefits for patients.
• Gather annual eligibility details and patient deductibles.
• Inform staff of patient responsibilities for services and consent.
• Track and obtain authorizations across locations and renewals.
• Enter authorization data into EMR and ensure accuracy.
• Verify payor setups for active policies in the system.
• Maintain electronic records of authorizations and run routine reports.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure proper authorization usage.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Time management

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Team Select Home Care is seeking an Authorization Specialist to manage authorization requests across all insurances. The role reports to the Authorization Manager, RCM, and involves eligibility checks, cost details, and ensuring proper authorization use across locations.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, organization, and confidentiality skills, with the ability to handle sensitive data and coordinate with staff and field teams. Position pays hourly with benefits offered.