The team at New Horizons In-Home Care works together to provide friendly, efficient and consistent support to Adults, Medically Fragile Children and Seniors in need.
At New Horizons, you'll be joining a growing team of professionals dedicated to caring for those in our community.
Job Summary :
The Authorization Specialist is responsible for managing the care contracts between different payor sources and the Company.
This role is tasked with reviewing the contracts for the hours of care that can be provided, requesting new contracts before they expire, and communicating any changes to our team members.
This is a collaborative role as you will interact with the Care Manager, Scheduling, Billing, and other departments across the Company.
Compensation & Benefits :
New Horizons In-Home Care in Eugene offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including but not limited to medical insurance, dental, vision, and telehealth benefits.
Responsibilities :
Manage authorization requests from intake to final service
Communicate with other internal departments and outside agencies
Closely review contracts for changes in service levels, start and end dates
Request new authorizations for our clients as needed
Requirements :
Ability to multitask and prioritize projects based on urgency and importance
Work collaboratively in a team environment
Effective communication skills over email, in-person, and on the phone
Organization skills to track which projects are still to be completed
Detail oriented mindset as the authorization is the starting point for care services
Prior knowledge of healthcare industry is a plus
Work Location : In-Person
EEOC Statement :
New Horizons In Home Care in Eugene, Oregon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion affects our employment process, and extends to our recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention practices.