Authorization Specialist II

Bay Care is currently in search of our newest Team Member who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area.

• Location: Remote (must reside in Florida) - Following the required onsite training below

• Status: Full time

• Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

• Days: Monday through Friday

This Central Authorization Specialist II opportunity is a full-time remote (following the below onsite training) position. Team members must reside in Florida.

This role requires onsite training in Clearwater, FL for at least 12-15 business days. The schedule is M-F 8:00AM - 4:30PM (after training, the team member will work the hours listed above)

The Central Authorization Specialist II is responsible for verifying health insurance information and obtaining authorizations, pre-certifications, and/or referrals for inpatient, observation and scheduled outpatient elective services. Assist patients, clinical teams, physicians and their staff, the Bay Care central business office, and denials management with information and process details for timely turnaround for authorizations. Utilize electronic scheduling/registration/financial systems, payer's websites, and recorded calls to validate health coverage and benefits in processing approval for medical services.

Maintain proper documentation in Soarian or GE systems. Work closely with Managed Care and understands health insurances rule sets, manuals, and contract language.

Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that is built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today.

That is why you will thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve.

• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Assistance

• 401K Match and additional yearly contribution

• Annual performance appraisals and team award bonus

• Family resources and wellness opportunities

• Community perks and discounts

• None required

• Required - High School or Equivalent

• Preferred - Associates - Business or Health Services

• Required - 2 years of Insurance Verification and Authorization Retrieval or Referrals

• Required - 1 year of Health Insurance Website experience

• Preferred - 1 year of Healthcare Business Office and /or Managed Care experience

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position Central Authorization Specialist II

Location Clearwater | Business and Administrative | Full Time

Req 128167