Authorization Specialist

Job Description:

The Authorization Specialist is an essential component of the certified agency team. The 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. This position is a Temporary.

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:

• Sick time
  

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