Intake & Authorization Lead — Patient Access & Payer Compliance

Deercreekseniorliving; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking an Intake & Insurance Authorization Lead to oversee patient access processes in Nashville, Tennessee. In this role, you will lead and coach the intake and authorization team, ensuring compliance and efficiency in patient onboarding from referral to admission.

The ideal candidate must have 3+ years in healthcare intake, strong knowledge of payer requirements, and excellent leadership skills.

Join a dedicated team committed to quality patient care and seamless onboarding.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in healthcare intake or insurance authorization.
• 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full front-end patient access process, including referral intake and insurance verification.
• Coach and guide the team on patient intake and authorization lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with payer guidelines and internal policies.

Skills

Leadership and team development skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Customer communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field

Tools

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Job description

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking an Intake & Insurance Authorization Lead to oversee patient access processes in Nashville, Tennessee. In this role, you will lead and coach the intake and authorization team, ensuring compliance and efficiency in patient onboarding from referral to admission.

The ideal candidate must have 3+ years in healthcare intake, strong knowledge of payer requirements, and excellent leadership skills.

Join a dedicated team committed to quality patient care and seamless onboarding.