MRI Referral and Authorization Specialist
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Job Location:
Wellington, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches is a multi-location medical practice devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the bodys musculoskeletal system. Our locations feature a staff of highly trainedorthopedic surgeons each with a specific area of expertise.
Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches offers a team approach to your care and provides a variety of services right on campus designed for your convenience and ensuring an outstanding continuum of care. These include on-site X-ray on-site MRI on-site physical therapy and aquatic therapy.
As Center for Bone & Joint Surgery continues to grow we are seeking a Referral & Authorization Specialist- Full time (M-F) Onsite
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Verifies and updates patient registration information in the practice management system.
Obtains benefit verification and necessary authorizations (referrals precertification) before patient arrival for all ambulatory visits procedures injections and radiology services.
Uses online web-based verification systems and reviews real-time eligibility responses to ensure accuracy of insurance eligibility.
Creates appropriate referrals to attach to pending visits.
Verifies patient demographic information and insurance eligibility including coordination of benefits; updates and confirms as necessary to allow processing of claims to insurance plans.
Completes chart prepping tasks daily to ensure a smooth check-in process for the patient and clinic.
Researches all information needed to complete the registration process including obtaining information from providers ancillary services staff and patients.
Fax referral form to providers that do not require any records to be sent. Be able to process 75-80 referrals daily. For primary specialty office visits fax referral/authorization form to PCPs and insurance companies in a timely fashion.
Reviews and notifies front office staff of outstanding patient balances.
Maintains satisfactory productivity rates and ensures the timeliness of claims reimbursement while maintaining work queue goals.
Respond to In-house provider and support staff questions requests and concerns regarding the status of patient referrals care coordination or follow-up status.
Identifies and communicates trends and/or potential issues to the management team. Index referrals to patient account for existing patients.
Create new patient accounts for non-established patients to index referrals.
*The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for this position.
EDUCATION
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
Minimum one year of experience in a healthcare environment in a referral front desk or billing role.
At Center for Bone & Joint Surgery we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust benefits package includes the following:
- Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
- Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
- HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
- 401k plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Closed on major holidays
- No evenings or weekends
- Business hours Monday -Friday 8a - 5p
- and more...
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
The recognized leader in comprehensive musculoskeletal care delivery, practice management and value-based orthopedic care.
