Description Job Summary: The Authorization Specialist's primary responsibility is attaining authorization for therapy services provided by Circle of Care. Responsibilities: * Obtaining authorizations for Home Health therapy services. * Effectively tracking authorizations to ensure services are not furnished without authorization. * Effectively communicating information between multiple agencies, insurance companies, patient family and clinicians * Documenting clear follow up with insurance company, physicians, patient family, and Circle of Care therapists * Data entering patient information * Maintaining excel spreadsheet(s) * Other tasks as assigned Requirements Skill Requirements: * Ability to speak Spanish (preferred) * Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office; Excel; Outlook, and teams * Ability to learn to use our agency software for electronic medical records * Familiarity with medical terminology * Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of medical and community individuals * Ability to communicate effectively with the patient's family, physicians, clinical field staff and other employees of the organization Education: * High School Diploma or GED required. Experience: * At least one year of experience in a customer service role.