Authorization & Eligibility Clerk

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Frisco, Collin County, Texas, 75034, USA

Listing for: Addus HomeCare, Inc.

Full Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-02-21

Job specializations:

Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18 - 21 USD Hourly USD 18.00 21.00 HOUR

Position Summary

The Authorization Clerk is responsible for tracking and requesting patient authorizations for private insurance patients in the Home Health & Hospice; communicating with staff regarding authorization dates; following appropriate insurance guidelines for submittal, and following up on authorizations not yet received. HCHB experience preferred by not required. Home health and or hospice experience preferred but not required.

Schedule

Full-time (Remote) 8am to 4:30pm (On Call rotation is currently every 5 weeks but will eventually be longer as we merge the HH and Hosp teams)

Pay: $18 to $21 hourly

We offer our team the best

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Continued Education
PTO Plan
Retirement Planning
Life Insurance
Employee discounts

Essential Duties:

Track and request all authorizations for private insurance

Make modifications to improve the authorization process and relationships with provider under the supervision of the Billing Manager

Disseminate accurate information regarding authorizations to staff

Minimize denied authorizations

Schedule authorizations upon receipt

Enter staff schedules for private pay clients weekly

Verify insurance eligibility of clients on a monthly basis

Report unauthorized visits monthly

Adhere to work schedule and maintain good punctuality and attendance record

Adhere to dress code

Perform any other related duties and responsibilities deemed necessary by Supervisor.

Position Requirements &

Competencies:

Insurance experience preferred - running/reading eligs, requesting authorizations

HCHB experience preferred

Home health & Hospice experience required

Possess knowledge of medical terminology and/or possess general medical background

Ability to work with little supervision and make appropriate judgments

Excellent organizational skills, and interpersonal skills.

Must be dependable, tactful and ability to follow orders.

Demonstrate ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Must have advanced computer skills.

Must have excellent customer service skills.

Must be proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word.

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