Authorization Specialist

Americare; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K plan with company match

Robust time off

Job summary

Americare in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an Authorization Specialist to join our team. This on-site role focuses on requesting authorizations for home care services from HMO/Managed Care and coordinating with the Coordinators of Care and the HMOs to ensure smooth workflows.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma with homecare/managed care experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Word and Excel. Competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Homecare and managed care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of health insurance verification.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Request authorizations for home care services from HMO/Managed Care.
• Serve as liaison between Coordinators of Care and HMOs/Managed Care Companies.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely processing of authorizations.

Skills

Communication

Word processing

Excel

Health insurance verification

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

## Authorization SpecialistApply: Not Remote: Brooklyn, NY: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R-101132**Job Description:****Position:** Authorization Specialist The HMO 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* Must have 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.**Benefits:*** Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision* 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.Americare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, age, creed, marital and partnership status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, past or present physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, veteran or military status or citizenship status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.