BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Authorization Specialist for an opportunity in Remote!
Position Title: Authorization Specialist
Location: Remote
Anticipated Start Date: 10/21/2024
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: 6+ Months of contract with possible extension
Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=30 HRS WEEKLY)], [CONTRACT], [Remote]
Pay Range: $17 - $19.00/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 / Prior Authorization
Data Entry (Typing speed 60 WPM)
Job Description:
Position Title: Authorization Specialist
Location: Remote
Duration: 6+ months of contract with possible extension
Pay Rate: $19.00/hr. on W2
Need: Typing Test with score card is Required. Typing Speed 60 WPM.
Note:
Monday - Friday, between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm, 8-hour shifts (team has flexibility in hours)
(overtime available on a weekly basis)
Job Description:
Position Purpose:
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.
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 1 - 2 years of related experience.
Detail oriented, Accountability.
Must be able to work with multiple systems at a time.
Strong understanding of computers / technology.
Work from home experience.
Responsibilities:
Working within multiple systems (Fax Com, Tru Care, Microsoft Platforms, etc.) to review authorization requests from providers.
If the request does not have enough detail, a fax must be sent back to the provider to gather additional details.
May be requested to complete stretch assignments or jump into assist in other areas based on work volumes.
Open to change and being able to work through changes in business.
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 / Prior Authorization, Data Entry (Typing speed 60 WPM)]
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 229996 when responding to this ad.
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