Authorization Specialist

30 Jul 2024
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You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.NOTE: This is a fully remote role. Preference will be given to applicants who reside in central time zone in the United States with customer service/data entry experience.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.

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

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

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.Additional Details: Department: Med-Case ManagementPay Range: $15.68 - $22.54 per hourCentene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Full-time
  • ID: #52202191
  • State: Kansas Topeka 66601 Topeka USA
  • City: Topeka
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2024-07-30
  • Deadline: 2024-09-29
  • Category: Et cetera
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