Authorization Specialist (HCHB) - Growth & Impact

Marquis Home Care; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO + paid holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Marquis Home Care is expanding its administrative and clinical operations and seeks an Authorization Specialist with strong Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience to secure and maintain authorizations for CHHA services across our care teams.

The role collaborates with payors, clinicians, and internal departments to ensure timely, compliant documentation and optimized reimbursement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years as Authorization Specialist in a CHHA or home care.
• Hands-on experience in Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
• Familiar with Medicare, Medicaid, MLTC and payor requirements.
• Excellent communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, verify, and maintain authorizations for CHHA services.
• Process all authorization requests through Homecare Homebase (HCHB) with accuracy and efficiency.
• Communicate with insurance companies, MLTCs, Managed Care plans, Medicare Advantage, and other payors to ensure timely approvals.
• Track authorization statuses, expirations, and visit utilization to avoid lapses in coverage.
• Collaborate with intake, scheduling, clinical teams, and billing to ensure compliance with care plans and payor requirements.
• Monitor daily reports and resolve authorization issues proactively.
• Ensure documentation meets payor guidelines and CHHA regulatory standards.
• Maintain detailed records and support audits as needed.

Skills

HCHB experience

Authorization

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Job description

Marquis Home Care is expanding its administrative and clinical operations and seeks an Authorization Specialist with strong Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience to secure and maintain authorizations for CHHA services across our care teams.

The role collaborates with payors, clinicians, and internal departments to ensure timely, compliant documentation and optimized reimbursement in a fast-paced environment.