Insurance & Authorization Coordinator

Role Overview

The Insurance Verification & Authorization Coordinator ensures that benefit information, authorization, and patient liability are obtained prior to clinical staff starting care for any service lines and branches. Work closely with other departments to ensure that correct funding source information is updated in a timely manner.

What You Will Do

Obtain detailed and accurate benefit information, validate and document payor information, reduce write-offs, and continuously monitor task flow screens related to insurance issues.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Requirements

• Associate degree or combination of experience and business courses preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of previous experience in insurance verification, authorization, or medical billing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party insurance and authorization requirements
• Knowledge of insurance websites
• Knowledge of HomeCare Homebase preferred
• Conscientious, with attention to detail
• Demonstrated patience, flexibility, and cooperative attitude
• Ability to think critically and act independently when resolving benefit discrepancies
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with others both internally and externally
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Availability weekends, holidays, and after hours based on business needs

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health and Welfare Benefits
• Supplemental Benefits
• Generous PTO Packages
• Retirement
• Company-Paid Education Programs