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: 12/18/2024

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 possible extension

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D30 HRS WEEKLY)], [CONTRACT], [REMOTE]

Pay Range: $15 - $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 Customer service Data entry experience

Job Description:

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

Responsibilities:

Building authorizations from provider requests

Supporting Medicaid line of service

Minimum of 30 authorizations per day.

Education/Experience:

Requires a High School diploma or GED

Requires 1 - 2 years of related experience.

Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance preferred.

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

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

Verifies member insurance coverage and/or service/benefit eligibility via system tools and aligns authorization with the guidelines to ensure a timely adjudication for payment.

Performs data entry to maintain and update various authorization requests into utilization management system.

Supports and processes authorization requests for services in accordance with the insurance prior authorization list and routes to the appropriate clinical reviewer.

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

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Skills/Experience:

Requires a High School diploma or GED.

1 - 2 years of related experience.

Authorization experience.

Customer service.

Microsoft Office Experience.

Technically savvy / Data entry experience.

Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance preferred.

Team player - someone who is willing to learn, strong communication, etc.

Remote work experience.

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, Customer service and Data entry experience]

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 231347 when responding to this ad.

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