Administrative Assistant/ Prior Authorization Specialist for Home Health Agency

Intake CoordinatorWe are Home Health Advantage. A patient centered, home health agency looking for a full-Time Intake Coordinator for our rapidly growing organization. We are searching for an ideal candidate with experience working in the home health care industry that is reliable, organized, a team player, and who has great attention to detail. The Intake Coordinators are first contact for all of our patients/families, Physicians and Referring sources. Their role is to facilitate all functions at the point of a patient’s referral.POSITION SUMMARY This position will work closely with the Benefits Verification Team to obtain prior authorization required for patient’s care in addition to other various duties such answering phone calls, order patient’s supplies and assist with other administrative duties.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & TRAINING • Experience with Major Medical Insurance. • Knowledge of ICD-10 Codes (Diagnoses Codes). • Familiar with medical documentation such as H&P’s • ability to Validate that the clinical documentation received is what is required by the plan. • Initiate and follow up on prior authorizations. • Obtain approval/denial letters.Qualifications• College education associate or bachelor’s degree• Minimum 2 years of Home Health Experience• Proficient Windows based experience including fundamentals of data entry/typingAnd excellent knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism• Independent problem solver, good decision maker, and robust analytical skills• Strong attention to detail• Effective written and verbal communication• Ability to multi-task• Ability to work independently or as a team. • Orland Park, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)This is a full time salaried position with full benefits package including Health, Dental, Life, short and long term disability benefits, Paid vacation, Paid Holidays and Retirement plan benefits.We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.