Administrative Assistant/ Prior Authorization Specialist for Home Health Agency
Company: Home Health Advantage INC.
Location: Orland Park
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job description We are Home
Health Advantage. A patient centered, home health agency looking
for a full-Time Intake Coordinator for our rapidly growing
organization. We are searching for an ideal candidate with
experience working in the home health care industry that is
reliable, organized, a team player, and who has great attention to
detail. The Intake Coordinators are first contact for all of our
patients/families, Physicians and Referring sources. Their role is
to facilitate all functions at the point of a patient’s referral.
POSITION SUMMARY This position will work closely with the Benefits
Verification Team to obtain prior authorization required for
patient’s care in addition to other various duties such answering
phone calls, order patient’s supplies and assist with other
administrative duties. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & TRAINING •
Experience with Major Medical Insurance. • Knowledge of ICD-10
Codes (Diagnoses Codes). • Familiar with medical documentation such
as H&P’s • ability to Validate that the clinical documentation
received is what is required by the plan. • Initiate and follow up
on prior authorizations. • Obtain approval/ denial letters.
Qualifications • College education associate or bachelor’s degree •
Minimum 2 years of Home Health Experience • Proficient Windows
based experience including fundamentals of data entry/typing And
excellent knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel • Strong
interpersonal skills and professionalism • Independent problem
solver, good decision maker, and robust analytical skills • Strong
attention to detail • Effective written and verbal communication •
Ability to multi-task • Ability to work independently or as a team.
• Orland Park, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before
starting work (Required) This is a full time salaried position with
full benefits package including Health, Dental, Life, short and
long term disability benefits, Paid vacation, Paid Holidays and
Retirement plan benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and
prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,
protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state
or local laws.
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