Authorization Specialist
Americare
Authorization Specialist
Americare
In-home post-acute nursing and care
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
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.
Americare provides in-home post-acute care in New York, including skilled nursing, home health aides, and rehabilitation services. It operates through multiple entities and Amerikids for children with developmental disabilities, plus pharmaceutical services, international nurse recruitment, and managed care coordination. Care is delivered at patients’ homes to help recovery from surgery, manage chronic illnesses, and support independent living. The company differentiates itself with a 5-star CMS quality rating and a wide in-home care footprint plus care coordination and partnerships in the New York area.
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