Authorization Specialist
Authorization Specialist
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Job Description
Job Summary:
The Authorization Specialist works with providers patients ancillary departments pharmacy and insurance carriers to ensure that all information is coded correctly to obtain authorizations for maximum reimbursements.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates Degree and three years relevant patient financial/insurance services experience (preferably in a healthcare setting) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of medical terminology familiarity with medical coding and written/oral communication skills required. Excellent problem solving skills computer and keyboarding skills required. This position requires strong knowledge of ICD CPT and J codes to effectively communicate all information to insurance carriers. Ability to maintain good public relations with patients families coworkers and other individuals as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working with ambulatory patient care administrative functions collecting/analyzing data organizing appropriate record keeping systems and outside agencies such as insurance carriers CMS billing companies and/or other support agencies preferred. Knowledge of medical billing requirements and ability to recognize insurance fraud/abuse strongly preferred. Experience with medication reimbursement medications physician orders and insurance claim submission. Experience with healthcare insurance prior authorization/coding and performing insurance carrier/managed care review preferred.
Work Days:
MondayFriday Flexible Hours
Message to Applicants:
RecruitmentOffice: Human Resources
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
