Authorizations Specialist

Concordia Lutheran Ministries; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Education assistance (tuition)

Comprehensive benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Concordia Visiting Nurses in Kentucky is seeking an Authorization Specialist to manage insurance authorizations for high-volume home health and hospice services. The role requires obtaining prior and subsequent authorizations from payers and ensuring accurate documentation.

You will collaborate with clinicians, maintain records, review reports daily, and support a growing team. This full-time on-site position at the Cabot campus offers growth opportunities, tuition assistance, strong benefits, a

Qualifications

• Experience with health insurance processes and medical terminology recommended.
• Accurate data entry and record-keeping is essential.
• Ability to collaborate with clinicians to obtain necessary documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Engage with payer sources to discuss clinical documentation and secure authorizations.
• Collaborate with clinicians to gather required documentation for authorization.
• Maintain accurate records and tracking of all authorizations.
• Conduct daily reviews of relevant reports.

Skills

Exceptional Customer Service Skills

Detail-Oriented

Strong Keyboarding Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Experience with health insurance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in the healthcare field? Concordia is seeking a dedicated Authorization Specialist to manage insurance authorizations for our high-volume home health agencies and hospice agencies. In this fast-paced role, you will be responsible for obtaining prior and subsequent authorizations for services from various payers, ensuring smooth operations and excellent service delivery.

At Concordia Visiting Nurses, we are committed to enhancing the well-being of our patients through high-quality home health services. Our mission is to provide compassionate care that empowers individuals to live healthier lives in the comfort of their homes. Join our dedicated team and be part of a company that values integrity, teamwork, and excellence in healthcare.

What We’re Looking for in an Authorization Specialist?

• Exceptional Customer Service Skills: You should be able to provide outstanding support to clients and colleagues alike.
• Detail-Oriented: Accuracy is key in managing authorizations, so attention to detail is essential.
• Strong Keyboarding Skills: Proficiency in typing is important for efficient data entry and communication.
• Ability to Work Independently: You should be self-motivated and capable of managing your workload effectively

• Experience with health insurance processes: familiarity with medical terminology is recommended
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: previous experience using Excel is required.

Why Work with Us as an Authorization Specialist?

• Growth Opportunities: We offer excellent career advancement potential.
• Education Assistance Programs: Benefit from tuition reimbursement or fully-paid tuition—your choice!
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy top-tier benefits to support your well-being.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan: Take advantage of our unparalleled retirement savings options.
• Generous Paid Time Off: We value work-life balance and provide ample time off.

What you will do as an Authorization Specialist:

• Engage with payer sources to discuss clinical documentation and secure necessary authorizations.
• Collaborate with clinicians to gather clinical documentation required for authorization.
• Maintain accurate records and tracking of all authorizations.
• Conduct daily reviews of relevant reports.

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, located at our Concordia Cabot campus.

Concordia Visiting Nurses is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. EOE