Full Time Home Health Patient Authorization Coordinator

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Full-Time Home Health Patient Authorization Coordinator

Office Location:

Signature Healthcare at Home

7632 SW Durham Road, Suite 100

Tigard, Oregon 97224

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 to 5

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Benefits Offered:

• Up to 4 weeks of PTO per year
• 6 paid holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day)
• Accrued Sick Leave Bucket, up to 8 days per year
• 401K Plan goes into effect 90 days of employment, matching program
• Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program and higher education reimbursement
• Fitness/Physical Activity Reimbursement
• Mental Health Wellness Webinars
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• MedBridge Account for Continuing and Compliance Education

Overview of Position:

Provides insurance authorization expertise to assure timely and accurate billing of managed care claims requiring prior authorization for home care services.

• Secure authorizations for all managed care clients in a timely manner to facilitate billing and maximize reimbursement.
• Track all authorizations using the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for authorization information, as well as status and outcome of all requests to aide in the alleviation of bad debt.
• Communicate timely with clinical staff and third-party payers regarding the medical necessity for authorizations for home care services and reminders regarding pending authorization expirations.
• Communicate with scheduling coordinators, clinical staff and managers/supervisors regarding inquiries/referrals that are pending awaiting authorization.
• Verify the accuracy of the authorization information in the EMR as entered by other agency staff.
• Work closely with billing and accounting staff to facilitate timely and accurate billing to prevent denials resulting in bad debt.
• Review clinical documentation and aid in the appeals process when claims are denied.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supports mission, values and goals of Signature.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum two years’ experience in administrative position in healthcare setting
• Experience with medical/insurance billing, insurance authorizations and or medical claims processing
• Knowledge and training home health and or hospice services, medical background and/or insurance authorization experience preferred
• Proficient in computer/data entry a must
• Able to self-manage and work with minimal supervision
• Possess strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills both over the phone and in person
• Strong customer service attitude
• Willingness to help other team members to complete special projects or tasks
• Knowledge of IT systems and general computer skills

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Or contact:

LaDawn Fronapel

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Signature Healthcare at Home  E: C:

Signature Healthcare at Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.