Authorization Specialist/ Coordinator - REMOTE

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Authorization Specialist II - REMOTE for an opportunity in North Carolina. Job Details: Job Title: Authorization Specialist II Location: North Carolina Duration: 9+ months of contract Pay Rate: $21/hr. on W2 Anticipated Start: ASAP Job Description: Acts as a resource and supports the prior authorization request process to ensure that all authorization requests are addressed properly in the contractual timeline. Supports utilization management team to document authorization requests and obtain accurate and timely documentation for services related to the members healthcare eligibility and access. · Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance preferred. Aids the utilization management team and maintains ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on authorizations and referrals in accordance with policies and guidelines · Supports the authorization review process by researching and documenting necessary medical information such as history, diagnosis, and prognosis based on the referral to the clinical reviewer for determination · Verifies member insurance coverage and/or service/benefit eligibility via system tools and aligns authorization with the guidelines to ensure a timely adjudication for payment · Performs data entry to maintain and update various authorization requests into utilization management system · Supports and processes authorization requests for services in accordance with the insurance prior authorization list and routes to the appropriate clinical reviewer · Remains up-to-date on healthcare, authorization processes, policies and procedures · Performs other duties as assigned · Complies with all policies and standards Education/Experience: · Requires a High School diploma or GED · Requires 1 - 2 years of related experience. Company DescriptionAbout BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Job!