What are the responsibilities and job description for the Location Authorization Specialist Home Heal position at Medical Services of America?
Home Health & Hospice Central Intake - SC is currently seeking experienced Full-Time Location Authorization Specialist for our Home Health & Hospice Central Intake covering ALL SC/FL.
This person will be responsible for payer verification and requesting authorizations for services from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies in a timely and accurate manner.
- Verifies insurance for all patient payers.
- Contacts insurance companies and obtains authorization for home health services in a timely and accurate manner for payers requiring authorization.
- Runs the authorization expiration report on a daily basis.
- Assist the billing department with researching denials.
Qualifications and Skills
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 1-2 years of customer service/medical billing/collections experience required. Home health experience preferred.
- Thorough and working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial billing regulations and requirements.
- Experience with the technical aspects of electronic medical billing.
MSA offers competitive pay and excellent benefits:
- Generous paid time off
- Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance and other benefits (STD, LTD, Accident & Sickness, additional life insurance, etc.)
- Company paid employee life insurance
- 401(k) retirement with a generous company match
- Opportunities for advancement
- Many other great benefits
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
To learn more, visit us online at www.MSAhealthcare.com
Salary : $16 - $18
