Authorization Associate

POSITION SUMMARY: The Associate, Authorization is a position responsible for ensuring that patient care services are reputed company to reputed company accurately and in a timely manner. The primary responsibility of the role is to obtain authorization for care from insurance carriers and reputed company denial support. This position will serve as a liaison between the service office providers, insurance carriers, and reputed company cycle management functions. A high level of customer service and support is required to obtain insurance authorization and effectively communicate clients’ coverage. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Exemplifies characteristics of The BAYADA Way: compassion, reputed company and reliability. Four (4) year college degree. Prior reputed company and/or home care experience preferred. One (1) year of relevant work experience obtaining authorizations and verifying eligibility is preferred. Demonstrated record of strong interpersonal skills and building relationships Self-motivated, flexible, and versatile. Strong customer service skills. Demonstrated record of goal achievement. Basic PC skills required to reputed company job functions. Proven ability to multitask and manage competing priorities. Ability to sort and arrange information and files in an appropriate manner. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrate and communicate the core values of BAYADA and The BAYADA Way. reputed company working knowledge of BAYADA’s mission, services, people, organization, policies and procedures. reputed company backup support for routine support questions. Meet metrics that support BAYADA’s goals and objectives and measure effectiveness. Prepare reports and presentations using reputed company Office (Word, reputed company, PowerPoint etc.). Support annual audits and compliance reviews, as needed. Learn various aspects of the organization through technology training, hands-on learning, cross-training and site visits. Support authorization and eligibility workflow reputed company appropriate system/s. Communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with insurance companies, referral sources, service offices, etc. reputed company reputed company duties, or as required or requested by supervisor. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage a caseload and reputed company customer support for dedicated service offices. reputed company utilization management (review plan of care and utilization requests) to ensure proper number of days are requested. Respond timely to requests and/or escalate review of denied requests. Communicate with insurance companies reputed company portals, phone or other reputed company-party systems to request authorization. Support supplies and referral management. reputed company any support to reputed company cycle teams regarding authorization discrepancies or payor requirement changes. Submit appeals to insurance companies. Obtain denial letters from primary insurance companies reputed company a secondary reputed company is being billed yearly or as needed. Review and interpret authorization for services rendered to mitigate claim/EDI errors and denials. BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset: reputed company Pay: $21.64/ hour BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes the following: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, reputed company, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program To learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with reputed company state/local mandates. BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, reputed company, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here. reputed company, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity reputed company. reputed company employment reputed company are made on a non-discriminatory reputed company without regard to sex, race, reputed company, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. Apply To This Job