HMO Authorization Specialist – Home Care Liaison

Americare; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K plan with company match

Robust time off

Job summary

Americare in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an Authorization Specialist to join our team. This on-site role focuses on requesting authorizations for home care services from HMO/Managed Care and coordinating with the Coordinators of Care and the HMOs to ensure smooth workflows.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma with homecare/managed care experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Word and Excel. Competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Homecare and managed care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of health insurance verification.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Request authorizations for home care services from HMO/Managed Care.
• Serve as liaison between Coordinators of Care and HMOs/Managed Care Companies.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely processing of authorizations.

Skills

Communication

Word processing

Excel

Health insurance verification

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Americare in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an Authorization Specialist to join our team. This on-site role focuses on requesting authorizations for home care services from HMO/Managed Care and coordinating with the Coordinators of Care and the HMOs to ensure smooth workflows.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma with homecare/managed care experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Word and Excel. Competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement are offered.