Authorization Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in peoples lives?

Search no further!

Compassionate Care Home Health Agency has five office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, and Bakersfield) and services eight counties throughout the Central Valley (Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern) - and were growing fast! Our top priority is maintaining our culture of respect and love for our patients and team, alike. Our commitment to our core values allows us to be a provider and employer of choice. We understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and are our most important resource.

We actively seek career-oriented individuals, to whom we offer job security and upward mobility when appropriate - based on merit and performance. We proudly employ an accomplished team of professionals and our team is as diverse as the communities we serve, representing different ethnicities, religions, ages, national origins, and sexual orientations.

Join us today and grow with us!

We are currently seeking to fill the Authorization Specialist position in our Fresno office :

Your assigned duties will include :

1. Receive requests for prior authorizations and ensure that they are properly and closely monitored within company set standards

2. Review accuracy and completeness of information requested and ensure that all supporting documents are present

3. Assist with medical necessity documentation to expedite approvals and ensure that appropriate follow-up is performed

4. Collaborate with other departments to assist in obtaining prior authorizations / appeals

5. Manage correspondence with insurance companies and internal customers as required

6. Document all interactions with insurance companies within pharmacy system

7. Document all prior authorization information including approval dates, billing units, procedure codes, and prior authorization number in patient profile

8. Review insurance denials and submit appeals (as permitted by payor)

9. Proactively work on prior authorizations that are due to be expired

10. Secure patients demographics and medical information by using discretion and ensuring that all procedures are in sync with HIPAA compliance and regulation

11. Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards Completes all required duties, projects and reports in a timely fashion on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis per the direction of the leadership

12. Provides quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards.

13. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

All other tasks- when needed and as directed by your supervisor, Ms. Madison Rowell -Authorization Specialist Supervisor .

Employees and patients are equally precious to us. Your happiness is our happiness - we offer you the following benefits for any full time position :

Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environment

Unparalleled company culture

Local company with soul

Countless growth and development opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Mileage Reimbursement at current Federal rate

Gas reimbursement for those in company cars

PTO

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

401K

And so much more!

Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into Central California's most trusted home health agency. Compassionate Care provides in-home medical, rehabilitative, and support services by seasoned professionals with comprehensive clinical training and robust hospitality experience.

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