HMO Authorization Specialist | Care Liaison in Brooklyn

Americare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K with company match

Generous paid time off including sick,

Cultural heritage day and birthday off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Americare is seeking an Authorization Specialist to join our Brooklyn-based team. This full-time role requires handling authorization requests for home care services for HMO/Managed Care patients and serving as a bridge between Coordinators of Care and payor companies.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and proven homecare/managed care experience, with strong written and verbal communication, and solid computer skills including Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Homecare experience is required.
• Managed care experience is required.
• Knowledge of health insurance verification.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Authorize home care services for patients with HMO/Managed Care payment sources.
• Act as liaison between Coordinators of Care and HMO/Managed Care Companies.
• Verify patient eligibility and coordinate communications.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Americare is seeking an Authorization Specialist to join our Brooklyn-based team. This full-time role requires handling authorization requests for home care services for HMO/Managed Care patients and serving as a bridge between Coordinators of Care and payor companies.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and proven homecare/managed care experience, with strong written and verbal communication, and solid computer skills including Word and Excel.