[Remote] Intake Specialist I NICU

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 13, 2026
Full-time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CareSource is a healthcare organization that is seeking an Intake Specialist I for their Utilization Management department. The role involves handling authorization requests from providers, processing these requests into their systems, and ensuring that all communications and inquiries are addressed in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

  • Convert information obtained from providers/members, (received via fax, phone, portal or mail) into electronic records while verifying member eligibility, provider network status, and benefit coverage
  • Review requests and send fax back for ineligible members, duplicate requests and items not covered by medical benefit
  • Facilitate the authorization of benefits for participating and out-of-network providers including completion of appropriate forms that are distributed to physicians’ offices, provider relations and the generation of approval letters
  • Place prior authorizations when approval is appropriate per SOP in the medical management systems
  • Initiate process for routing prior authorizations requiring medical necessity review by clinical care reviewer
  • Communicate with providers regarding prior authorization requests and troubleshoot issues from providers
  • Ensure all methods of inquiries (fax, e-mail, phone and provider portal) and submissions are addressed within the state mandated timeframes
  • Cross train interdepartmentally for all Medicaid and Marketplace products
  • Collaborate across company departments to assist with issues, overrides, and questions
  • Facilitate inbound and outbound contact with providers to obtain any and all additional information that may be required for UM processes (new provider submissions, newborn notifications, etc.)
  • Provide authorization information to provider, facilities and/or members
  • Assist Clinical team as directed to ensure requests for authorization that require clinical review are received and processed timely
  • Maintain awareness of current workload aging and respond with appropriate sense of urgency
  • Expectation to meet department standards and goals
  • Maintain knowledge and understanding of all processes and procedures for assigned market
  • Adhere to all departmental and company policies and procedures
  • Perform any other job related instructions, as requested

Skills

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of one (1) year of clinical and/or insurance experience, or related healthcare
  • Managed care experience
  • Medical Terminology Certificate

Benefits

  • You may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance.
  • Substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Company Overview

  • CareSource provides managed care services to Medicaid beneficiaries. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.caresource.com/.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • CareSource has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9 in 2025, 39 in 2024, 35 in 2023, 22 in 2022, 37 in 2021, 28 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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