Authorization Coordinator

Title: Authorization Coordinator Remote

Requisition #:217580

Location:Worcester, MA 01606

Category:Administrative/Clerical

Salary:$20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Remote

Job Description:

Position Overview:

The Authorization Specialist - Remote plays a key role in Revenue Cycle of the organization. We are looking for an experienced Authorization Specialist with Home Health to add to our team. Responsible for obtaining and receiving authorization approvals for Medicare, Medicaid and commercial payers.

Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00-4:30

Territory: Remote

Essential Job Functions:

• Works with Branch staff to obtain necessary paperwork to request authorization
• Obtains referrals and authorizations for patients as outlined by each individual's insurance
• Tracking/updating authorizations information in the medical record
• Maintains strong working relationship with payers, branch staff and revenue cycle team
• Follows up timely on pending and expiring authorizations
• Acts as liaison for contacting the appropriate insurance case manager and obtaining authorization for follow-up visits on all disciplines.
• Obtains necessary paperwork from branch to request authorization
• Embed our Mission and Values in every interaction

Requirements:

• One or more years of insurance authorization experience preferred.
• Experience in the health care billing industry, preferred.
• Utilization management experience and pre-certification helpful.
• Customer Service experience.

Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time positions)

Aveanna offers benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• 401(k) with Company match
• Vacation time, Sick time, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Our Mission

Our mission is to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time. We are committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care-because outcomes improve when care is personal. Join the revolution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.