Authorization Coordinator III, Home Health

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +6 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide administrative medical support to healthcare providers by securing referrals or prior authorizations for patients seeking specialty care.

• Accurately and consistently complete referrals and/or authorizations with minimal supervision.

• Process authorization and referral requests for members in collaboration with health plans and contracted providers within Managed Care.

• Assist Case Management staff as needed.

• Act as a resource for providers regarding the authorization process.

• Work full-time during the day shift on various weekdays with rotating weekends.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

• A minimum of 2 years of recent relevant experience.

• Automobile insurance as required by the department.

• Valid Class C or B Driver's License issued by a State Department of Motor Vehicles.

• Familiarity with medical terminology.

• Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-9 coding.

• Understanding of human anatomy.

• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent decisions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word, or similar software.

• Capability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions.

• Strong active listening, interpersonal, and telephone communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and follow-up.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.

• Total rewards program.

• Full-time regular employee status.