Home Health Authorization Specialist – Payer Verification

Medical Services of America; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid life insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Medical Services of America in Lexington, SC is looking for a Full-Time Location Authorization Specialist to ensure timely insurance authorization for home health services. This role involves verifying insurance, obtaining necessary authorizations from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers, and assisting with billing denials.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and 1-2 years in a related field. MSA offers competitive pay, generous paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in customer service, medical billing, or collections required.
• Thorough knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial billing regulations is necessary.
• Experience with electronic medical billing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance for all patient payers.
• Obtain authorizations for home health services from insurance companies.
• Run the authorization expiration report daily.
• Assist billing department in researching denials.

Skills

Customer service experience

Medical billing knowledge

Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Medical Services of America in Lexington, SC is looking for a Full-Time Location Authorization Specialist to ensure timely insurance authorization for home health services. This role involves verifying insurance, obtaining necessary authorizations from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers, and assisting with billing denials.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and 1-2 years in a related field. MSA offers competitive pay, generous paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and 401(k).