Insurance Authorization Specialist

Job Summary: The Insurance Authorization Specialist will perform daily tasks including: verification of patient eligibility, benefits, reading and understanding clinical notes and/or patient charts, and creating authorizations if needed. Minimum Requirements: Education/Experience/Certification Requirements: - Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills. - Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills. - Must be detail oriented and able to follow through on issues to resolution. - Must be able to act both independently and as a team member. - Minimum of two years’ experience in authorization department/insurance billing/or similar department. - Effective interpersonal and management skills - Knowledge of and adherence to regulations set by HIPAA - Knowledge and skills necessary to meet individual needs based on physical, psycho-social, educational, safety and other criteria appropriate for each individual patient - Organizational and prioritization skills and ability to use time effectively - Effective written and verbal communication skills - Proficient computer skills - Must be able to work in a seated position for extended periods of time - Must be able to focus on and read a computer screen for prolonged periods Flexibility to handle a workload that fluctuates and grows with time Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Cerner Initiating authorizations Why join our team? If you join us, you will receive: - Work remotely with a work/life balance approach - Robust benefits offering, including 401(k) - Generous time off allotments - 10 paid holidays annually - Employer-paid short term disability and life insurance - Paid Parental Leave Business Support Originally posted on Himalayas