Authorizations Coordinator at Jet Health Inc

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Insurance Authorizations, Insurance Eligibility, Communication, Documentation, Compliance, Reauthorizations, Denials, Appeals, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Problem-Solving, Customer Service, Medical Terminology, EMR Systems, OASIS, Follow-Up

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Klarus Home Health is seeking Home Health Authorizations Coordinator to join our Albuquerque, NM team. This role is essential in ensuring patients receive timely access to care by securing insurance authorizations and coordinating closely with our intake and clinical teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, are detail-oriented, and have experience with insurance authorizations, we would love to hear from you. Klarus Home Health, a Jet Health Inc. company, is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes. We pride ourselves on a supportive team environment, strong leadership, and a shared mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Requirements Obtain and manage insurance authorizations for home health services Verify insurance eligibility and benefits Communicate authorization status with internal teams and referral sources Track and follow up on pending authorizations to prevent care delays Maintain accurate documentation in EMR systems Ensure compliance with payer and regulatory requirements Assist with reauthorizations, denials, and appeals as needed Qualifications 1+ year experience in healthcare authorizations, intake, or insurance verification Knowledge of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and commercial plans Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills Comfortable working with EMRs (HCHB highly preferred) and payer portals Home health or hospice experience strongly preferred Familiarity with OASIS-driven authorization processes Medical terminology knowledge Experience with appeals and denials Strong time management and prioritization Ability to work independently and collaboratively Problem-solving mindset High level of professionalism and confidentiality Customer-service oriented approach Benefits for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer Insurance PTO - 80 hours 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday 401k retirement savings plan Company-paid life insurance Competitive compensation package Meaningful work that directly impacts patient care

Responsibilities

The Authorizations Coordinator is responsible for obtaining and managing insurance authorizations for home health services and ensuring timely communication of authorization status with internal teams. This role also involves tracking pending authorizations to prevent care delays and maintaining accurate documentation.