Authorization Specialist

Option Care; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time off

401K with Company Match

HSA Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

myFlexPay

Family Support

Mental Health Services

Company Paid Life Insurance

Award/Recognition Programs

Job summary

Option Care Health is seeking an Authorization Specialist in Olympia, WA, to submit requests, verify medical necessity, and coordinate with payers. You will help build patient accounts and ensure timely reimbursements while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, collaboration with providers, and knowledge of medical terminology and coding. A fast-paced environment with a patient-first approach awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task and support numerous referrals/priorities at one time.
• High degree of self-discipline in maintaining productivity expectations.
• Must be detail-oriented and have a high degree of quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Submit accurate and timely authorization requests to insurance companies and payers.
• Ensure proper setup and maintenance of patient accounts in the system.
• Obtain and review clinical documentation to verify medical necessity.
• Communicate with healthcare providers to gather required information for authorizations.
• Verify insurance benefits and eligibility for services.
• Monitor the status of authorization requests and follow up as needed.
• Ensure compliance with payer requirements and regulations.
• Utilize basic medical coding, diagnosis codes, and medical terminology in the authorization process.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation for all authorizations.
• Collaborate with billing and claims teams to resolve any authorization-related issues.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Healthcare billing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Job description

Extraordinary Careers. Endless Possibilities. With the nation’s largest home infusion provider, there is no limit to the growth of your career. Option Care Health, Inc. is the largest independent home and alternate site infusion services provider in the United States. With over 8,000 team members including 5,000 clinicians, we work compassionately to elevate standards of care for patients with acute and chronic conditions in all 50 states. Through our clinical leadership, expertise and national scale, Option Care Health is re-imagining the infusion care experience for patients, customers and team members. Join a company that is taking action to develop an inclusive, respectful, engaging and rewarding culture for all team members. At Option Care Health your voice is heard, your work is valued, and you’re empowered to grow. Cultivating a team with a variety of talents, backgrounds and perspectives makes us stronger, innovative, and more impactful. Our organization requires extraordinary people to provide extraordinary care, so we are investing in a culture that attracts, hires and retains the best and brightest talent in healthcare.

Job Description Summary

Submits accurate and timely authorization requests to ensure proper reimbursement for patient services. This role involves setting up patient accounts, obtaining necessary clinical documentation, and verifying medical necessity. The specialist must have a solid understanding of basic medical coding, diagnosis codes, and medical terminology. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare providers and payers are essential for success in this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Submit accurate and timely authorization requests to insurance companies and payers
• Ensure proper setup and maintenance of patient accounts in the system
• Obtain and review clinical documentation to verify medical necessity
• Communicate with healthcare providers to gather required information for authorizations
• Verify insurance benefits and eligibility for services
• Monitor the status of authorization requests and follow up as needed
• Ensure compliance with payer requirements and regulations
• Utilize basic medical coding, diagnosis codes, and medical terminology in the authorization process
• Maintain detailed records and documentation for all authorizations
• Collaborate with billing and claims teams to resolve any authorization-related issues

Supervisory Responsibilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? (i.e. hiring, recommending/approving promotions and pay increases, scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, etc.) No X

Basic Education and/or Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task and support numerous referrals/priorities at one time.
• Ability to work in a fast past environment.
• High degree of self-discipline in maintaining productivity expectations.
• Must be detail-oriented and have a high degree of quality focus.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Preferred Qualifications & Interests

Healthcare/medical billing experience preferred.

Standard Job Description Note

This job description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing Company and department objectives, and only covers the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way to be construed as an all-encompassing list of duties

Other duties

May perform other duties as assigned

Pay Range

Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Pay Range is $18.72-$31.20

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time off
• Bonding Time Off
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• HSA Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• myFlexPay
• Family Support
• Mental Health Services
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Award/Recognition Programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

For over 40 years, Option Care Health has provided adult and pediatric patients with an alternative to hospital infusion therapy. With more than 2,900 clinical experts, Option Care Health is able to provide high-quality infusion services for nearly all patients with acute and chronic conditions across the United States, resulting in high quality outcomes at a significantly reduced cost. Option Care Health has more than 70 infusion pharmacies and 100 alternate treatment sites. We are guided by our purpose to provide extraordinary care that changes lives through a comprehensive approach to care along every step of the infusion therapy process including: intake coordination, insurance authorization, resources for financial assistance, education and customized treatments.