Job ID: JP00046732
Anticipated Start Date: 08/24/2026
Responsible for coordinating cases for precertification and prior authorization review.
Primary duties may includes, but are not limited:
Managing incoming calls or incoming post services claims work.
Determines contract and benefit eligibility; provides authorization for inpatient admission, outpatient precertification, prior authorization, and post service requests.
Refers cases requiring clinical review to a Nurse reviewer.
Responsible for the identification and data entry of referral requests into the UM system in accordance with the plan certificate.
Responds to telephone and written inquiries from clients, providers and in-house departments.
Conducts clinical screening process.
Authorizes initial set of sessions to provider.
Checks benefits for facility based treatment.
Develops and maintains positive customer relations and coordinates with various functions within the company to ensure customer requests and questions are handled appropriately and in a timely manner.
Requirements
Requires HS diploma or GED and a minimum of 1 year of customer service or call-center experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
Reside in the Tampa, FL area.
Preferred
Medical terminology training and experience in medical or insurance field.
Medical background or healthcare experience.
Prior authorization, claims, or insurance experience.
Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Proficient with computers and multiple systems.
Contract type
Additional Details
Work Details Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
The position is remote. The training will be onsite in the Tampa office for 1-2 weeks.
5411 Sky Center Drive, Tampa, FL
About BCForward
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCForward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Benefits Information
BCForward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. This does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
