Authorization Specialist I

Authorization Specialist I

BCForward is looking for Authorization Specialist I- Remote

Job Description: Authorization Specialist I

Duration: 03+ Months Contract
Work Schedule: Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Potential to Extend: Yes
Pay Rate: $19.00 on W2

Position Purpose:

Supports the prior authorization request process to ensure all authorization requests are addressed properly and within the contractual timeline. Aids the utilization management team in documenting authorization requests and obtaining accurate and timely documentation for services related to members' healthcare eligibility and access.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Supports and performs data entry to maintain and update authorization requests into the utilization management system.
• Assists the 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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Intake authorization processing.

• 20-35 builds daily.

Required Skills/Experience:

Attention to detail

Able to transition smoothly from one task to the next

Proficiency in Outlook, Teams, and Excel

Strong communication skills

Education and Software Requirements:

• Education Requirement: High School / GED

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.

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.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 234460 when responding to this ad.

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