Prior Authorization Specialist
Prior Authorization Specialist
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Description
Childrens Clinics is seeking a FullTime Prior Authorization Specialist.
This position is responsible for exercising independent judgment to process provider service request referrals and prior authorizations administration. All provider service request referrals and prior authorizations will be processed according to the appropriate insurance. This position is responsible for both on and offsite services for multiple providers including Primary care Specialty providers Dental Therapies including Physical Occupational Speech Therapy and Audiology.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Appropriately prioritize all prior authorization request/ referrals. Submits for onsite and offsite appointments outpatient procedures diagnostics procedures and/ or therapies.
- Reviews future appointments in NextGen on a daily and weekly basis to verify that all required authorizations have been requested paying close attention to short notice and same day appointments.
- Reviews patient information including diagnosis ICD10 codes CPT codes and submits authorization request and all required documentation to the appropriate insurance companies.
- Track pending authorizations follow up on submitted authorizations.
- Processes approved/denied requests with accuracy and meeting timely standards to include dataentry coordination with offsite providers and clinical staff for scheduling and communication of status and requests.
- Performs other duties as required and assigned
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of AHCCCS CRS and private insurance guidelines.
- Knowledge of precertification referrals and prior authorization.
- Knowledge of medical terminology CPT and ICD10 codes and practices.
- Ability to operate personal computer calculator fax machine copy machine or related office machinery.
- Ability to cross reference data to assure accuracy and completeness.
- Ability to post information to electronic records and maintains the electronic file and any manual files.
- Ability to perform basic computer competency skills in various Microsoft Office applications. Competent using a Practice Management System.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients their families and all levels of personnel. Demonstrates tact and understanding when dealing with patients families and staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient data according to HIPAA regulations.
AGE OF PATIENTS ATTENDED BY EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION
Check all that apply:
X N/A Neonatal (newborn) Pediatric (birth13) Young Adult (1421) Adult (2165)
In addition to competitive salary we provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical Dental Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Group Term Life in addition to voluntary life insurance
- Corporate Care (sick child/adult/pet)
- Pet Care program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
- Supplemental insurance
- And more
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Experience:
At least one year in related field and/ or experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
Must have thorough knowledge of AHCCCS CRS and third party insurance prior authorization and referral guidelines. Experience in precertification referrals and prior authorization is required. Individual should have a solid understanding of medical terminology and CPT and ICD10 coding practices. EHR experience (NextGen preferred).
Licenses and Certificates:
None required
FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE
Employees are required to maintain a current Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Proof of a current fingerprint clearance card must be received within 90 days of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the employee may potentially be exposed to infectious organisms during routine and emergency situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY: 3
Category 1: Performs tasks that involve exposure to blood body fluids or tissue. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required.
Category 2: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood body fluids or tissue but employment may require performing unplanned Category 1 tasks. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood body fluids or tissue but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measure should be readily available.
Category 3: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood body fluids or tissue and Category 1 tasks are not a condition of employment. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood body fluid or tissues.
Childrens Clinics reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time in accordance with business needs. This document is not intended to list all duties of the job. It is descriptive only of the chief duties and responsibilities.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
