Health Insurance Authorization & Eligibility Specialist

Alliance Health Services, Inc.; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Holiday

Job summary

Alliance Health Services, Inc. is seeking an Insurance Benefits Coordinator to support patient care authorizations and billing coordination. This in-person, full-time role requires handling insurance verification, documentation, and payer interactions with accuracy and professionalism.

You will work closely with clinical teams to ensure timely access to services, manage records, and assist with billing issues related to insurance authorizations in a home health setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an insurance benefits coordinator role, preferably in home health.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication, including following a written script.
• Organize and maintain extensive records and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical aptitude with standard office equipment and EMR software.
• Plan, organize, and perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and staff.
• Minimum 1 year of EMR software experience; medical billing 1 year required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain authorization for patient care (initial, reauthorization, follow-up).
• Verify insurance eligibility; contact patients/departments on negative outcomes.
• Assist billing with claims issues due to insurance authorization denials.
• Coordinate with clinical teams and referral sources on authorization needs.
• Maintain progress/tracking reports for outstanding authorizations.
• Collect and document demographic, insurance, and financial information.
• Follow guidelines for patient and payer interactions; escalate where needed.
• Negotiate payment reimbursement with patients and third-party payers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical aptitude

Multitasking

Documentation

EMR experience

Medical billing

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

EMR & Practice Management Systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Alliance Health Services, Inc. is seeking an Insurance Benefits Coordinator to support patient care authorizations and billing coordination. This in-person, full-time role requires handling insurance verification, documentation, and payer interactions with accuracy and professionalism.

You will work closely with clinical teams to ensure timely access to services, manage records, and assist with billing issues related to insurance authorizations in a home health setting.