Authorizations Associate

Location: Brecksville
Posted on: April 17, 2024

Job Description:

Adecco has a full time temp-to-hire Authorizations Associate job opportunity in Brecksville, Ohio. This position is responsible for answering phones, working through non-clinical issues, check status of pending authorizations, basic data entry for a Healthcare Management company. You must have previous Medical Authorizations experience to be considered for the position. Other duties include obtaining initial and ongoing payer authorizations, entering authorizations into the system and then sending to the provider. Additionally following-up on all outstanding payer authorizations within 24 hours as directed by nursing staff is required. This position is paying $10 to $12 per hour depending on experience.

The Authorization Associate job responsibilities will include:

- Responsibly answering phone calls coming in through the authorization call group quickly and professionally at all times.

- Working through all non-clinical issues such as payer providing approval/denial for previously submitted requests. Checking status of pending authorizations for agencies, and forwarding any calls requiring clinical review to a Unit Manager Nurse.

- Obtain initial and ongoing payer authorization and entering the authorization into the system to send to the provider.

- Follow-up on all outstanding payer authorizations within 24 hours of initial request when directed by a nurse. Request concurrent authorizations, as directed by Unit Manager.

- Continuously monitor the UM voicemail and processes the requests.

Qualifications:

- Must have previous Medical Authorizations experience. Microsoft Office experience is a plus.

- Must be able to work from 8:30AM-5:30PM Monday-Friday.

-Previous experience in Medical Billing and/or Home Healthcare Authorizations preferred.

- Strong communication skills, team player, ability to work independently and prioritize workflow in a fast paced environment.

- Must have high school diploma.

If you are interested in this or other Authorization Associate job opportunities from Adecco, please apply online at www.AdeccoUSA.com.

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