Insurance Preauthorization Clerk

Insurance Preauthorization Clerk Job Purpose As an Insurance Authorization Clerk, you play an important role in supporting our center's admission process. You help ensure a smooth transition for every referral by securing timely insurance verifications and authorizations. Your work strengthens our partnerships, supports our care teams, and helps patients receive the services they need without delay.

Schedule :

Monday-Friday Status:

Full Time Pay :

Based on experience Job Duties and Responsibilities Obtain insurance authorizations for NHC Skilled Nursing Facilities, Supporting the Metro Region Medicaid Centers Verify insurance benefits for incoming referrals. Build and maintain positive relationships with partners, centers, referral sources, and insurance companies. Track and report monthly authorizations obtained for admissions. Collaborate with centers, insurance companies, and referral sources to remove referral or admission barriers (preferred, not required). Provide exceptional customer service to Healthcare Centers, insurance companies, and all referral sources. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent computer skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to exercise independent judgment where procedures cannot be standardized. Prior healthcare experience. Prior health care insurance - preferred. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare, or related field preferred. Thorough knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare, Managed Care, Single Case Agreements, Scholarships, and other private insurances. Why You'll Love Working With Us Enjoy flexible scheduling Take time for you with generous PTO—vacation, holidays, and personal days Grow your career with tuition reimbursement and advancement opportunities Stay covered with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Plan for your future with a 401(k) and generous contributions Provide quality care with supportive patient ratios you can feel good about

About NHC:

National HealthCare Corporation is a nationally recognized leader in senior care, known for innovation and quality. At NHC, we embrace a culture of compassion, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Together, we're building a brighter If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at https://nhccare.com We look forward to talking with you!! EOE