Insurance Authorization Specialist

Location: In office, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Hourly rates: $18 - $21, on-call compensation

Status: Full Time Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with on-call requirements

Interim HealthCare is looking for an Insurance Authorization Specialist. We are a health care company that has been in business, locally for 50 years and is still growing strong! This is a key role in our organization, and we are looking for someone who can make a great first impression and can follow up with excellent customer service. This is a great opportunity to join the Intake team of a long-standing, stable and reputable company.

Benefits

• Competitive, Weekly pay!
• Holiday and PTO pay for full time employees.
• Medical for full-time employees. Dental, vision and supplemental benefits for everyone.
• Supportive, caring management that will have your back!
• Rewarding career with growth and learning opportunities!
• Continuing education benefits and discounted coursed through Colorado Christian University and Rasmussen University.

Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

• Medical insurance Authorization, checking eligibility and benefit information for all patient insurances, uploading the documents in the patients' electronic charts and requesting authorization for all services Interim provides for in the patients home
• Accurately collect and enter customer information, including eligibility and benefit information for all payer sources into the management information system and notify staff and patients of approval or denial
• Clear written and verbal communication of clinical and payer information
• Complete intake screening process to include obtaining, documenting and analyzing payer information
• Act as a contact telephone liaison person interfacing with referral sources, outside agencies, health professionals and payer sources
• Attaining pre-authorizations for medical services and/or procedures
• Report accurate insurance coverage/patient responsibility to field staff & patients.
• Obtain re-authorization as needed for each patient and the services provided in the patients home. 

Job Requirements:

• Prefer one (1) year of relevant experience in medical services or clinical environment with knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience with requesting authorization for medical services from insurance companies
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and work independently in a fast paced environment and focus on attention to detail
• Excellent customer service, phone, and computer skills, including Microsoft, Word and Excel
• Ability to multi-task, use various portals to request authorization, excel spreadsheets, good phone skills and a team player!
• Participate in office on-call rotation.

Application Deadline: Accepting ongoing applications.

Company Overview:

Interim HealthCare is America's leading provider of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing. We offer one of the most comprehensive selections of career opportunities in the industry ranging from per diem to full-time. If you're looking for a stable career opportunity, look no further. We offer the security of working for an established company. Nationally, Interim HealthCare has been providing great jobs to great people for over 50 years and there are more than 300 offices across the country. That kind of stability combined with our commitment to integrity makes us your perfect career partner.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local law.