Authorization Specialist

in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Discover an authorization role that makes every day rewarding. As an Authorization Specialist for Interim HealthCare®, you’ll be part of a team that is improving lives through the home-based care they provide.

Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of individuals seeking a career with purpose.

We are looking for a service-oriented professional to assist our Accounting team with billing operations in our office. If you’re ready for a career that allows you to make a real difference in the lives of others and reap the rewards that come with it, you are made for this!

Our Authorization Specialists enjoy some excellent benefits :

• Salary range of $20-$25 / hour
• Make a positive impact in the lives of others through the work you do
• Family-oriented culture that promotes work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical / Dental / Vision & 401(k) Benefits

As an Authorization Specialist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do :

• Generates authorizations for services and accurately tracks them
• Verify client insurance and assist with office functions such as marketing, payroll and collections
• Works in conjunction with clinical staff to adhere to standards of practice for nursing and applicable law and regulations
• Ensures all assigned office functions are completed in compliance with federal, state, local laws and CHAP regulations as well as all policies, procedures and standards of Interim Healthcare
• Receives referral calls, documents job orders, assists in staffing orders with qualified personnel, and / or organizes / reorganizes job schedules for home care personnel
• Provides input to management on improving processes and procedures and becoming more cost and time efficient
• Actively participates as part of a high-performance work team to drive and manage change to deliver exceptional patient / client service
• Provides back up assistance to Intake Coordinator team
• Maintains up to date authorization processes and preferred insurance contact information / forms
• May have access to personal health information (PHI) necessary to fill the above duties and responsibilities; Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization / department

Associate degree in Healthcare Administration or related field; or equivalent work experienceMinimum three (3) years billing / accounting experience.

Preferably in healthcare Ability to work with minimal supervision and utilize clear, concise, and positive communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks, changing priorities and short deadlines

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Last updated : 2024-04-30