Job Description:
Position: Authorization Specialist
The HMO Authorization Specialist is an essential component of the certified agency team. The HMO Authorization Specialist is responsible for requesting authorization for home care services for patients with HMO/Managed Care payment sources and acts as a liaison between community-based COC (Coordinators of Care) and the HMO/Managed Care Companies.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Must have homecare & managed care experience
- Knowledge about health insurance verification
- Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally required.
- Computer Literacy
- Proficiency in Word and Excel required.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
- 401K plan with company match
- Robust time off including sick, vacation, personal days, cultural heritage day and your birthday off
- Opportunity for advancement
- Employee discount program on events, movie tickets, mobile phone plan discounts and more.
Americare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, age, creed, marital and partnership status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, past or present physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, veteran or military status or citizenship status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Homecare and managed care experience
- Knowledge of health insurance verification
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
What We Do
Americare is a premier home healthcare provider with over 40 years of experience, offering a comprehensive range of services including skilled care, home health aides, therapy, and pharmaceutical services. Dedicated to promoting health, independence, and quality of life, the company focuses on delivering stellar, compassionate, and personalized care to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care in the comfort of their own homes.
