Authorization Specialist I – Patient Access & Authorizations

Team Select Services, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

401(k)

Referral program

Job summary

Team Select Home Care in Denver, CO is seeking an Authorization Specialist to handle all insurance authorization requests across locations. You will verify eligibility, track approvals, and input data into the EMR while coordinating with staff and payors to ensure accurate patient authorizations.

The role requires a high school diploma, excellent communication, strong organization, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure. Pay range is $18–$21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication for interdepartmental interaction.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Interpret technical data and solve problems.
• Interact professionally with staff and clients.
• Communicate clearly and work cooperatively with teammates.

Responsibilities

• Check eligibility and benefits for patients, including monthly checks for non-Medicaid insurances.
• Obtain yearly details on eligibility, deductibles and out-of-pocket costs.
• Notify staff of patient responsibilities and obtain/verify consents as needed.
• Track and obtain all authorizations across locations and reauthorization.
• Enter authorization data into the EMR and verify payor setup.
• Maintain electronic records of all authorizations.
• Run reports daily, weekly and monthly for the department.
• Communicate with internal and external customers to ensure proper use of authorizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Organization

Problem solving

Adaptability

Timely delivery

Professional interaction

Confidentiality

Data interpretation

Calm under stress

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Team Select Home Care in Denver, CO is seeking an Authorization Specialist to handle all insurance authorization requests across locations. You will verify eligibility, track approvals, and input data into the EMR while coordinating with staff and payors to ensure accurate patient authorizations.

The role requires a high school diploma, excellent communication, strong organization, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure. Pay range is $18–$21 per hour.