Insurance Authorization Specialist

Overview Start your career in healthcare administration with an award-winning team! KidsCare Home Health, a 2025 U.S. Top Workplace, is seeking a Insurance Authorization Specialist to support our pediatric home health services. This entry-level role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow in the medical field. ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Do Maintain authorization workflows to obtain routine, initial and reauthorizations; contact payer sources for outstanding authorizations, including fax authorization requests with necessary clinical documentation to obtain authorization; process authorization emails and/or kickbacks received from payer. Schedule authorized visits to clinician's caseload; communicate with caregiver and clinicians to provide updates as needed; ensure timely processing of discharge and managing clients' holds in the organization's healthcare software system. Keep up to date with all payor requirements and procedural changes for each payer; process payer changes each month. Prepare and fax authorization documentation to physician for signature; anticipate and facilitate orders needed for upcoming episodes to maintain continuation of care. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals; comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures; other duties as assigned. QualificationsWhat You Bring High school diploma or GED 0-1 year of administrative experience preferred Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Why Join Us? Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Growth opportunities in a mission-driven organization Physical Demands / Work Environment Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires regular sitting, standing, talking, hearing, and use of hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone. Employees must be able to sit for extended periods, perform light to moderate physical activity and lifting, and have close vision for computer-based work. The work environment is a moderate-noise business office setting with computers, phones, printers, and light traffic. If you're ready to build your future in healthcare administration, we'd love to meet you.

Created: 2026-03-04