Authorization Specialist

2 days ago


Florida City, United States BCforward Full time
Authorization Specialist

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Authorization Specialist for an opportunity in FL, Remote

Position Title: Authorization Specialist

Location: FL, Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 11/25/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12+ Months of contract with contract to hire

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=30 HRS WEEKLY)], [CONTRACT], [REMOTE]

Pay Range: $16 - $19/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:
  • Authorization
  • Medical terminology

Job Description:

Shift: Sunday to Thursday 8 am-5 pm or Tuesday to Saturday 8 am-5 pm

Position Purpose:

Supports the prior authorization request to ensure all authorization requests are addressed properly and in the contractual timeline. Aids utilization management team to document authorization requests and obtain accurate and timely documentation for services related to the members healthcare eligibility and access.

Required Skills/Experience:

Requires a High School diploma or GED.

Authorization Experience (entry level or some knowledge is okay).

Medical terminology.

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

Responsibilities:

Authorization Intake.

Receive authorization request via faxing system (FileNet) and processing those requests for wither authorization build / authorization auto approval process.

May be cross trained across other teams for support (part of their day to day).

20-25 authorizations per day metric - weighted eligibility

Tracking system to highlight daily productivity.

Education/Experience:

Requires a High School diploma or GED.

Entry-level position typically requiring little or no previous experience.

Understanding of medical terminology and insurance preferred.

Supports authorization requests for services in accordance with the insurance prior authorization list.

Responsibilities: Supports and performs data entry to maintain and update authorization requests into utilization management system.

Assists utilization management team with ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on authorizations and referrals in accordance with policies and guidelines.

Contributes to the authorization review process by documenting necessary medical information such as history, diagnosis, and prognosis based on the referral to the clinical reviewer for determination.

Remains up to date on healthcare, authorization processes, policies, and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:

[Authorization and Medical terminology]

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230727 when responding to this ad.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Contractor

Location
Florida City, FL (Onsite)

Job Type
Health Care

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
10/24/2024

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