Authorization Specialist

Authorization Specialist

Adoration Health is seeking an Authorization Specialist to join our team. This position is a great opportunity to grow your skillset while providing essential one-on-one care to individuals in the home care setting. Join our team of dedicated Authorization Specialists today to begin helping people live their best life.

Adoration Health's comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• PayOUT daily pay option*
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and discounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discounts

*Eligibility based on location

Responsible for obtaining and tracking authorization for all patients for whom their insurance requires pre-authorization. This position requires multi-tasking, computer skills, good oral and written communication and customer service etiquette. Function as a part of the team and keep everyone apprised of the authorization situation. Responsible for Agency's ability to bill and be paid for visits made by the field staff.

• Answer telephones and provide excellent customer service to our professional staff and insurance representatives
• Run and utilize computer reports regularly
• Provide accurate, complete updates to Agency management on status of authorizations for all patients requiring treatment authorization
• Obtain and track authorization for all patients for whom their insurance requires pre-authorization
• Clearly document all authorization requests
• Communicate with multiple disciplines
• Notify Supervisor of problems in a timely manner and works to help provide solutions
• Other duties as assigned

High school graduate or GED

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in health care billing and/or authorization practices
• General knowledge of the framework, organization, and function of home care
• Sound knowledge of health care operations and third-party reimbursement
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer) with the ability to learn industry specific software applications
• Solid organizational skills, thoroughness, and a keen attention to detail with the ability to multi-task while prioritizing effectively
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Adoration Home Health and Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families, and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company.