Authorization Specialist - Post-Acute Care (In-Office)

Ashealthnet; Kettering (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network seeks an Authorization Specialist in Kettering, OH to secure medical authorizations from third-party payers for post-acute services. You will interact with clinical staff, offices, and insurers to maintain a smooth authorization process.

The role requires 1 year of billing insurance experience, strong communication, and thorough knowledge of eligibility verification, with in-office work Monday–Friday 8:15am–5pm.

Qualifications

• High-School diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred.
• 1 year of billing insurance experience in a health care environment preferred.
• Capable of all physical demands; able to handle patient interactions with professionalism.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and health IT systems is expected.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients, families and staff regarding authorizations and eligibility to secure written documentation.
• Check eligibility for all payor types and document accurate patient information for authorizations.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures and applicable laws.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Patience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Ability to learn new systems

Customer service orientation

Education

High-School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Peachtree

HCHB

EPIC

Job description

Alternate Solutions Health Network seeks an Authorization Specialist in Kettering, OH to secure medical authorizations from third-party payers for post-acute services. You will interact with clinical staff, offices, and insurers to maintain a smooth authorization process.

The role requires 1 year of billing insurance experience, strong communication, and thorough knowledge of eligibility verification, with in-office work Monday–Friday 8:15am–5pm.