[Remote] Administrative Assistant/ Prior Authorization Specialist for Home Health Agency

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Home Health Advantage INC. is a patient-centered home health agency seeking a full-time Intake Coordinator. The role involves facilitating patient referrals, obtaining prior authorizations, and performing various administrative duties to support patient care.


Responsibilities

  • Facilitate all functions at the point of a patient’s referral
  • Work closely with the Benefits Verification Team to obtain prior authorization required for patient’s care
  • Answering phone calls
  • Order patient’s supplies
  • Assist with other administrative duties
  • Initiate and follow up on prior authorizations
  • Obtain approval/ denial letters

Skills

  • Experience with Major Medical Insurance
  • Knowledge of ICD-10 Codes (Diagnoses Codes)
  • Familiar with medical documentation such as H&P's
  • Ability to Validate that the clinical documentation received is what is required by the plan
  • Initiate and follow up on prior authorizations
  • Obtain approval/ denial letters
  • College education associate or bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 2 years of Home Health Experience
  • Proficient Windows based experience including fundamentals of data entry/typing
  • Excellent knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism
  • Independent problem solver, good decision maker, and robust analytical skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work independently or as a team
  • Orland Park, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Benefits

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Life
  • Short and long term disability benefits
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Retirement plan benefits

Company Overview

  • HomeHealth Advantage, Inc. provides OASIS review and diagnosis coding services for home health and hospice agencies nationwide. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Farmington, Utah, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://homehealthadv.com.

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