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Authorization Coordinator

Manhattan, New York Customer/Consumer Service
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Job ID R011356
Overview

We invite you to come be a part of a growing, cutting-edge health plans department and leading home care organization with over 130 years in the business. In this role, you’ll be responsible for efficiently handling authorization/service requests, collaborating across departments to resolve issues promptly, and ensuring effective and timely delivery of services. This role is hybrid, onsite twice a week.


Compensation:

$20.98 - $26.23 Hourly

What We Provide

  • Referral bonus opportunities    

  • Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 20 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays  

  • Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability   

  • Employer-matched 401k retirement saving program 

  • Personal and financial wellness programs   

  • Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care and commuter transit program

  • Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees  

  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement and CEU credits

What You Will Do

  • Creates and modifies authorizations and/or orders for new and existing Members in an accurate and timely manner

  • Researches, troubleshoots, resolves authorization and/or order processing issues and discrepancies

  • Completes activities, including but not limited to, inbound/outbound calls, as assigned, faxes and emails

  • Coordinates with Providers and Members regarding authorization requests and/or activities

  • Communicates with Care Management, Member Services, Membership and Eligibility and other internal departments regarding Member services, authorization requests and issues


Qualifications

Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required


Work Experience:

  • Minimum of two years of experience in a customer service role required

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills required

  • Advanced personal computer skills, including Word, Excel or Access required

  • Utilization Management experience preferred


About Us

VNS Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 125 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us—we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.

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