Prior Auth & Credentialing Specialist
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Job Location:
Gothenburg, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Prior Auth & Credentialing Specialist is responsible for maintaining facility and provider enrollment with payers. They will serve as the liaison with 3rd party to provide information and data as needed to maintain and establish enrollment. Responsible for obtaining contracts with the payers for the facility to know payment guidelines. Works with ordering providers to vet prior auth on tests/exams being ordered. This position reports to the Revenue Cycle Director.
Key Accountabilities
- Prepare and obtain contracts for payers to be reviewed by the CFO prior to initiating said contracts.
- Keep payer matrix spreadsheet up-to-date and current with any changes.
- Maintain an open communication channel with 3rd-party credentialing bodies and provide information as requested and necessary for payer credentialing processes.
- Work with providers to vet prior authorizations for tests and exams being ordered initiate the prior authorization process and provide necessary clinical documentation as requested by payers for authorization processes.
- Assist Patient Accounting with answering phones and handling patient billing questions.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Knowledge of RHC and CAH guidelines
- Knowledge of insurance guidelines including HMO/PPO Medicare and Medicaid plans.
- Healthcare experience preferred
- Full-time position Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
About Gothenburg Health
Gothenburg Health is a critical access hospital and clinics located in Gothenburg Nebraska. This is an opportunity to join an innovative and positive work culture with a growing healthcare provider with unparalleled passion. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package that includes vacation and sick leave extended illness health insurance paid life insurance paid long-term disability and a defined contribution retirement plan with an employer match.
Apply now online to begin your journey with Gothenburg Health.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
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- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
