Maternity Care Authorization Specialist

07/23/25

Department: Maternity Care
Workplace Type: Onsite/Hybrid
Job Location: Barberton, OH

JOB SUMMARY

This role plays a key part in ensuring maternity care bills are processed accurately and members receive timely support during an important season of life. The specialist serves as a detail-oriented professional who upholds CHM’s commitment to excellence, compassion, and integrity.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Compile, verify, and organize information according to priorities to prepare data for entry
  • Check for duplicate records before processing
  • Accurately enter medical billing information into the company’s software system
  • Research and correct documents submitted with incomplete or inaccurate details
  • Verify member information such as enrollment date, participation level, coverage status, and date of service before processing medical bills
  • Review data for accuracy and completeness
  • Uphold the values and culture of the organization
  • Follow company policies, procedures, and guidelines
  • Verify eligibility in accordance with established policies and definitions
  • Identify and escalate concerns to leadership as appropriate
  • Maintain daily productivity standards
  • Demonstrate eagerness and initiative to learn and take on a variety of tasks
  • Support the overall mission and culture of the organization
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
  • Core strengths like problem-solving, attention to detail, adaptability, collaboration, and time management.
  • Soft skills such as empathy (especially important in maternity care), professionalism, and being able to handle sensitive information with care.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • Required: High school diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam
  • Medical background preferred but not required.
  • Capacity to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to recognize, research and maintain accuracy.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Able to operate a PC, including working with information systems/applications.
  • Previous experience with Microsoft Office programs (I.e., Outlook, Word, Excel & Access)
  • Experience operating routine office equipment (i.e., faxes, copy machines, printers, multi-line telephones, etc.)