Job Description

Job Location: Yakima, WA 98902
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High school diploma or GED
Salary Range: $17.49 - $26.24 Hourly

Job Shift: DayWho is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.
What are we looking for in an Authorization & Referral Specialist?
The Authorization Specialist provides full-spectrum coordination of client referrals and obtainment, entry and tracking of authorizations in the electronic health record.
Authorization Specialist duties may include:
- Manages internal and external referrals for the organization.
- Works with clients to arrange and schedule referral appointments, include providing clients with referrals to other care providers, managing incoming client referrals, or both. Schedules appointments, sends reminders, and provides clients and referring provider with information about referral appointments.
- Processes authorizations and submits clinical supporting documentation to insurance carriers in a timely manner.
- Understands funding source requirements (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance).
- Monitors and reports issues with client authorizations and/or referrals. Takes necessary actions to address problems.
- Collaborate and communicates with other divisions to assist in obtaining Authorization/Referrals.
- Works on a variety of special projects and assumes other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or designee.

Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of of related experience working in an office setting with computer systems.
What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development
- A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
- Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
Innovative Program & Services
- A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
- Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
- Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
- Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
Excellent Benefits
- Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
- Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
- Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
- Access to Employee Assistance Program services
- Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
- Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
- Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
- Financial incentives to further employee education
Equal Opportunity EmployerComprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions.