| Location | Las Vegas, NV |
Prior Authorization Specialist – Home Health
Dependable Health Services
Las Vegas, NVFull-Time
In-Office Only – Not Remote
Dependable Health Services is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Prior Authorization Specialist to join our growing Las Vegas Home Health team!
This position plays an important role in ensuring patients receive timely care by obtaining prior authorizations, verifying insurance coverage, tracking approvals, and resolving insurance-related concerns.
We're looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving, works well with others, and thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Obtain and process prior authorizations for Home Health services.
Verify patient insurance eligibility, coverage, and benefits.
Submit authorization requests and required documentation to insurance providers.
Monitor pending authorizations and follow up to ensure timely approvals.
Track authorization expiration dates, approved visits, and service limitations.
Request authorization extensions and additional visits when necessary.
Communicate with insurance companies to resolve coverage discrepancies, authorization delays, and denials.
Maintain accurate insurance, demographic, and authorization information in electronic medical records.
Collaborate with intake, clinical, scheduling, and billing teams to prevent delays in patient care.
Ensure compliance with insurance requirements and maintain organized documentation.
Previous healthcare prior authorization and/or insurance verification experience preferred.
Home Health or Hospice experience strongly preferred.
Familiarity with Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans.
Knowledge of insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements.
Experience with insurance portals and electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) preferred.
Strong computer skills and excellent attention to detail.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to multitask, prioritize deadlines, and work efficiently in a busy office.
Professional, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.
High school diploma or GED required.
Full-time, stable employment.
Competitive compensation.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Opportunities for professional growth.
Meaningful work supporting patients and healthcare professionals.
At Dependable Health Services, we believe quality patient care begins with a strong team behind the scenes.
If you have experience with prior authorizations, insurance verification, and coordinating with healthcare teams, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and join our Las Vegas Home Health team!
Dependable Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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