What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Care Insurance Authorization Specialist position at Atrinity Home Health, LLC?
Home Health Care Insurance Authorization Specialist
Location - Wallingford, CT
We are a Medicare certified, State licensed, clinician owned home health care agency providing services throughout Connecticut. We offer a team oriented work environment with superior patient care and customer service. Due to out continuing growth and expansion we are seeking to add another position as Full Time Home Health Care Insurance Authorization Specialist.
We are proud to share Atrinity Home Health is ranked a Home Care Elite Top 100 Agency out of 10,000 homecare Agencies nationally based on patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Job Summary:
Prior experience with Insurance authorization and/or billing in a home care, hospital or medical practice is required. Candidates must have a strong financial background. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and analytical and problem solving skills. Strong background in customer service and multi-tasking required. This is a very fast paced position.
The Insurance Authorization Specialist is responsible for obtaining authorization of treatment from insurance carriers including; receipt of referrals, conduct necessary third party authorization requests, and complete authorization appeals.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for contacting insurance companies to verify patient’s insurance benefit.
- Adhere to the established policies and procedures of the company.
- Participate in educational activities, as well as meet and fulfill requirements necessary.
- Billing resolution as necessary.
- Complete and fax all required paperwork to payers to facilitate authorization process
- This position also includes answering phones, retrieving voicemails, and responding to email authorization requests.
- Obtain authorization for initial and ongoing patient treatment
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- High School Diploma/College
- Proficiency in computer applications and other electronic technologies.
- Ability to read and interpret medical benefits for verification requests.
- Ability to organize workload and manage time effectively.
- Ability to understand and follow HIPPA regulations.
- Strong communication skills including proper phone etiquette.
- Friendly, Positive attitude and a Team player is required.
Job Type: Full Time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
