Healthcare Authorization Specialist I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Referral Program

Job summary

Team Select Home Care is seeking an Authorization Specialist I to manage insurance authorization requests across Denver and Colorado Springs. You will verify eligibility, communicate with staff, and ensure authorizations are accurately tracked in the EMR system.

The role emphasizes strong written and verbal communication, organization, and confidentiality while supporting multiple locations. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates high degree of organization and problem solving.
• Ability to handle confidential information and work under pressure.
• Ability to interpret data and use EMR/payor systems.

Responsibilities

• Check eligibility/benefits for patients at intake and monthly for non-Medicaid insurances.
• Track and obtain all authorizations for all locations and reauthorizations.
• Data entry of authorization information into the EMR and verification of payor setup.
• Run reports daily, weekly, and monthly for the department.
• Communicate with internal and external customers to ensure authorizations are utilized correctly.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Team Select Home Care is seeking an Authorization Specialist I to manage insurance authorization requests across Denver and Colorado Springs. You will verify eligibility, communicate with staff, and ensure authorizations are accurately tracked in the EMR system.

The role emphasizes strong written and verbal communication, organization, and confidentiality while supporting multiple locations. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.