At Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association, Inc.
, we acknowledge that our employees are what makes us great!
We are searching for an LPN-Insurance Authorization to under the supervision of the Director of Business Operations or designee and within agency and department policies and procedures review and secure insurance authorization of all managed care cases, including selected specialties for homecare and hospice.
Assist and support clinicians with decisions related to authorization requests based on regulatory requirements.
Responsible for working with third-party payers, and other departments within the revenue cycle to obtain authorization and follow up on denials.
Communicate with providers and patients as needed.
Apply medical knowledge and experience to all tasks, using electronic technology whenever possible.
Hours: 40hrs
Shift: Day shift; 8:00am-4:30pm
Location: Southcoast Business Center – Fairhaven, MA
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with minimum of 2-5 years clinical experience in community healthcare.
Knowledge of medical insurance and regulation for certified homecare.
Must possess superior written, verbal, organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Demonstrated ability to formulate clinical arguments to support treatment plans.
Demonstrated ability to work closely and effectively with peers across the organization.
Must be able to function independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
Must be a team player with excellent attitude.
Strong service orientation and professionalism required.
Requires a working knowledge of various software programs including Excel, Word, Patient Billing Software, Electronic Medical Record, Electronic Fax.
In accepting employment with Southcoast, you understand that you are required to be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) has a long history of serving people in our community by helping patients of all ages recover or live well with illness or injury.
We provide compassionate and personalized care in comfort and privacy of the home to more than 9,000 patients each year.
Southcoast Health is a community healthcare system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
By uniting a single purpose and building an integrated system of services and resources, we have become one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in Massachusetts.
Together We Are More.
With more than 7,500 employees, Southcoast Health is the largest employer in Southeastern Mass.
, and the 18th largest employer in the Commonwealth, according to the Boston Business Journal.
We strive for a culture of health and well-being that recognizes, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve.
We are committed to providing our employees in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with optimal benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives.
Generous Earned Time Off Package**
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance*
Tuition Assistance**
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance*
Life & AD&D insurance*
Flexible Spending Accounts*
403B Retirement Plan with match
HealthQuest Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program
Career Development Opportunities
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Join us as we strive to be More than Medicine.
Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Location: Southcoast Health System · Administration
Schedule: Full-time, Day shift, 8am - 4:30pm