Authorization Coordinator - Harrisburg, PA

• H.S. Diploma or GED required - Associate Degree in Business Administration preferred.
• 2-3 years of clerical and insurance experience required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a group, with minimal daily supervision.
• Proven ability to think outside the box to perform desired results.
• Ability to multitask and work in very high paced job environment.

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking an Authorization Coordinator to join our Business Operations team in Harrisburg, PA.

Location: Remote (Open to Candidates Residing in PA, DE, FL, LA, MD, NJ, OH, TX, VA)

Position Details

Performs all functions associated with the entire registration process of consumers, financial set-up of consumers insurance, consumer eligibility checking and all authorization related functions.

• Adheres to and understands all Merakey Corporate and Business Operations policies, standards and procedures.
• Proactively identifies, analyzes and resolves issues to facilitate the efficient and timely entry of authorizations, consumer registration and consumer eligibility checking.
• Regularly communicates with management, staff and all other stakeholders with relevant information, feedback and issues relating to their respective programs and processes.
• Initially and on-going, the ability to be part of project teams, along with taking the lead role on various initiatives.
• Handles all aspects of entering authorizations into the core billing system, within established time-frames for all programs.
• Performs quality control verification on all authorizations entered.
• Performs all aspects of eligibility verification checking and associated functional tasks.
• Inputs all registrations within the core billing system, according to various program standard timelines.
• Performs all aspects of consumer registration into the core billing system related to demographics, consumer financial information, etc.
• Facilitates and coordinates all processes relating to both receipt and distribution of documents, reports, etc. from programs and sites to the Central Business Office relating to Authorizations, Financial Set-up, registration and eligibility checking.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
• Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

#LI-Remote