Medicaid Prior Authorization Specialist l

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

11 paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is seeking a Medicaid Prior Authorization Specialist in Bethel, Alaska. This full-time role involves accurate submission and recovery of healthcare claims, supporting senior staff, and coordinating with various payer types.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with healthcare billing experience and strong time management. Alaska Native preference applies; competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; education/experience waiver possible.
• One year in healthcare reimbursement and one year customer service experience.
• HFMA CRCR preferred; IHS Tribal Billing knowledge preferred.
• Experience with Cerner Millennium Revenue Cycle and Microsoft Office Suite advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Submit and recover healthcare claims accurately and timely.
• Assist senior specialists with workload and tasks from Lead.
• Coordinate reimbursement resolution with all payer types.
• Demonstrate strong time management to meet deadlines.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Typing 50 wpm

Billing knowledge

Phone system skills

Yupik language preference

Education

High School diploma or GED

HFMA CRCR preferred

College level Medical Terminology

IHS Tribal Billing knowledge

Tools

Cerner Millennium Revenue Cycle

Microsoft Office Suite

10-key calculator

Job description

## Medicaid Prior Authorization Specialist lApply: Bethel: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR100067We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us! The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.**Position Summary:**Responsible for accurate and timely submission and recovery of healthcare claims. As the entry level Recovery Specialist, this individual will assist senior specialists with workload and work assigned tasks from Lead. Responsible for all routine actions required in resolving account balances. Incumbent must have the ability to adjust to an uneven flow of incoming workload. Ability to coordinate reimbursement resolution with all payer types. Must be able to demonstrate excellent time management skills and be able to set timelines and goals to ensure that all assigned duties are accomplished within established time frames.**Position Qualifications:*** High School diploma or GED required* Degree requirement can be waived on a year for year basis for a combination of education and experience* One (1) year experience in health care reimbursement* One (1) year customer service experience* HFMA CRCR Preferred* Experience using office machinery including printers, photocopiers, fax machines, and multi-line phone systems* IHS Tribal Billing knowledge preferred* Experience with Cerner Millennium Revenue Cycle preferred* College level course in Medical Terminology preferred* Versed in Microsoft Office Suite* Typing speed of 50 wpm* 10-key calculator skills, by touch* Ability to speak Yupik preferred* Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of the billing submission types 1500, 1450 (UB04), 837I, 837P, 837D**Benefits Include:*** Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time* Eleven paid holidays* Comprehensive healthcare coverage* Life and Disability Insurance* Flexible Spending Account* Retirement plans* Employee Wellness Center* Plus More!Compensation Pay Range Minimum:21.78Employment Type:RegularTime Type:Full timeHours Per Week:40FLSA Exempt:NoYukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]