Centene

Authorization Specialist I - Behavioral Health


PayCompetitive
LocationRemote
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 1477658

      You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

      *Applicants for this job have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the United States

      Position Purpose: Supports the prior authorization request to ensure all authorization requests are addressed properly and in the contractual timeline. Aids utilization management team to document authorization requests and obtain accurate and timely documentation for services related to the members healthcare eligibility and access.

      • Supports authorization requests for services in accordance with the insurance prior authorization list
      • Supports and performs data entry to maintain and update authorization requests into utilization management system
      • Assists utilization management team with ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on authorizations and referrals in accordance with policies and guidelines
      • Contributes to the authorization review process by documenting necessary medical information such as history, diagnosis, and prognosis based on the referral to the clinical reviewer for determination
      • 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,
      Entry-level position typically requiring little or no previous experience.
      Understanding of medical terminology and insurance preferred.


      Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.


      Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

  • About the company

      Centene Corporation is a publicly traded managed care company based in St.