Authorization Coordinator

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking an Authorization Coordinator to join our Business Operations team in Harrisburg, PA.
Position Details
Performs all functions associated with the entire registration process of consumers, financial set-up of consumers insurance, consumer eligibility checking and all authorization related functions.
* Adheres to and understands all Merakey Corporate and Business Operations policies, standards and procedures.
* Proactively identifies, analyzes and resolves issues to facilitate the efficient and timely entry of authorizations, consumer registration and consumer eligibility checking.
* Regularly communicates with management, staff and all other stakeholders with relevant information, feedback and issues relating to their respective programs and processes.
* Initially and on-going, the ability to be part of project teams, along with taking the lead role on various initiatives.
* Handles all aspects of entering authorizations into the core billing system, within established time-frames for all programs.
* Performs quality control verification on all authorizations entered.
* Performs all aspects of eligibility verification checking and associated functional tasks.
* Inputs all registrations within the core billing system, according to various program standard timelines.
* Performs all aspects of consumer registration into the core billing system related to demographics, consumer financial information, etc.
* Facilitates and coordinates all processes relating to both receipt and distribution of documents, reports, etc. from programs and sites to the Central Business Office relating to Authorizations, Financial Set-up, registration and eligibility checking.
* Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Earn Between $15.31-$16.31
To Fill out an on-line application:
Requisition number: 93878
Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
* DailyPay
* Work/Life Balance
* Flexible Schedules
* Cell Phone Discount Plans
* Employee Referral Bonuses
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Care.com Membership
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
* H.S. Diploma or GED with an Associate Degree in Business Administration preferred
* 2-3 years of clerical and previous insurance experience.
* Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and within a group, with minimal daily supervision.
* Proven ability to think outside the box to perform desired results.
* Must be able to multitask and work in very high paced job environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled