Authorization and Intake Coordinator Position Available In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Authorization and Intake Coordinator Home Health Professionals Network Hamden, CT Job Details Full-time $24 – $30 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Bilingual Insurance verification Customer service Front desk experience (3-5 years) Insurance verification experience (3-5 years) High school diploma or GED EMR systems Front desk Computer skills LPN Medical terminology Communication skills Home & community care Entry level Time management

Full Job Description Position:

AUTHORIZATION AND INTAKE COORDINATOR

Position Summary:

Coordinator guides patients through the healthcare admissions process. Their duties include recording patient information, verifying health insurance and seeing the intake process from start to finish.

Qualifications:

1. Licensed LPN or higher preferred. 2. High School Diploma or GED. 3. Strong customer service skills with the ability to work with diverse people. 4. Detail Oriented. 5. Effective organizational and time management skills. 6. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 7. Understanding of health insurance, medical terminology, and home care. 8. Experience with EMR. 9. Experience obtaining Insurance Authorizations. 10. Experience with Insurance Verification. 11. Ability to use software programs. 12. Familiarity with BHP, CHN, commercial insurance and Sandata. 13. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. 14. Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 15. Problem solving skills 16. Bilingual a plus.

Essential Functions:

1. Fielding Calls from referring providers and patients. 2. Accepting or declining patient referrals. 3. Requesting additional documentation as needed. 4. Coordinating care with Clinicians and Scheduler. 5. Entering patient information into database. 6. Verifying insurance coverage related to the requested type of care. 7. Requesting Authorization from insurance companies. 8. Performing standard clerical work. 9. Other duties as assigned.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

1. Requires the ability to sit, stand, and change positions frequently. 2. Requires the ability to use a telephone, computer, and other business equipment on a frequent basis.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person