Insurance Authorization Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive potential candidates for nursing home placement and verify insurance
• Submit appropriate documentation to authorization entities to obtain authorization for the stay
• Communicate statuses of authorizations including approvals and denials to all applicable parties
• Communicate with hospital staff including but not limited to social workers and discharge planners about the timing of patient discharge to the facility
• Afford assistance to the screeners with various tasks related to screening when necessary
• Check websites for patient financial responsibility information/instructions and alert the applicable teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of health care experience
• 2 plus years of insurance or authorization related experience preferred
• Experience long term care reimbursement preferred

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Point Click Care strongly preferred

Pay and Benefits

Pay range $22 - $27 per hour
Benefits include health, dental, 401K, vacation, and PTO.

About the Role

This is an on-site position at Buffalo General Medical Center.

Benefits

We offer an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, 401K, vacation, and PTO, as well as a great working environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Great Lakes Integrated Network (GLIN) values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feels welcomed and engaged.