<p>At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Authorization Specialist</p> <p>Remote/Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm</p> <p>At Elara Caring, our mission is simple but powerful: Delivering the right care, at the right time, in the right place. That mission begins with the right people-extraordinary individuals with passion, dedication, and the drive to exceed expectations for every patient, every visit, every day. We're seeking one of those extraordinary individuals-a passionate, detail-driven Authorization Specialist-to join our elite Personal Care Services team. In this vital role, you'll help ensure patients receive the care they need by verifying insurance coverage, securing authorizations, and maintaining smooth communication between patients, caregivers, and payers.</p> <p>Why You'll Love Working Here</p> <ul> <li> <p>Supportive, collaborative team that values your contributions</p> </li><li> <p>Unique and rewarding work helping patients receive care in the comfort of their homes</p> </li><li> <p>Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement</p> </li><li> <p>Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off for full-time staff)</p> </li><li> <p>Structured onboarding & mentorship to set you up for success</p> </li><li> <p>Growth potential within a mission-driven organization</p> </li></ul> <p>What You'll Do</p> <ul> <li> <p>Secure authorizations and re-authorizations for Personal Care Services (PCS) clients</p> </li><li> <p>Complete timely and accurate eligibility checks to ensure ongoing coverage</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate changes in authorizations to internal teams and payer sources promptly</p> </li><li> <p>Verify insurance coverage and resolve authorization issues professionally and efficiently</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain HIPAA compliance and safeguard patient and staff confidentiality</p> </li><li> <p>Build positive relationships with employees, case managers, clients, and payers</p> </li><li> <p>Keep detailed, accurate records in systems such as Arrow Solutions, Provider Direct, and Alaya Care</p> </li></ul> <p>What You Bring</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li> <p>High school diploma or equivalent</p> </li><li> <p>Medicaid and/or insurance experience</p> </li><li> <p>Strong communication skills and computer proficiency</p> </li><li> <p>Positive attitude and commitment to quality patient care</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience with billing, collections, and authorizations</p> </li><li> <p>Detail-oriented and tech-savvy</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with Arrow Solutions, Provider Direct, and Alaya Care software</p> </li></ul> <p>Your Success Will Be Measured By</p> <ul> <li> <p>Accuracy of authorization data entry</p> </li><li> <p>Low AR write-offs and billing errors related to authorizations</p> </li><li> <p>Meeting or exceeding productivity and customer service standards</p> </li></ul> <p>Join Elara Caring today and be part of a team that changes lives-starting with yours.</p> <p>We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.</p> <p>Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.</p> <p>Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.</p> <p>At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.</p> <p>This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided.</p> <p>If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to recruiting@elara.com.</p>