Authorization Specialist

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO:

Radiology Associates of Florida (RAF) is a leading radiology practice in Florida. We serve the most prestigious established health systems in the state including on the east and west coasts the Florida Panhandle and the Keys. Our scale affords our practice stability and affords our radiologists flexibility in study mix and scheduling. We also recognize that scale alone does not beget excellence. We are quality-oriented and we practice radiology at the cutting edge encouraging subspecialty-level interpretations across the practice and facilitating collaboration and consultation between our radiologists. Our state-of-the-art IT suite includes universal PACS across the practice AI tools and integrated doc-to-doc communication widgets

Our practice is locally and democratically led with decisions vested in the hands of the group at large rather than in a few founders or a small group of shareholders. We are the teaching physicians for the University of South Florida Department of Radiology in Sarasota our Our diverse group of radiologists work and socialize together in our communities around Florida. Even between our communities across the state we are one practice. We look forward to letting you get to know us better!

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Obtains documents verifies and conducts follow-up on insurance authorizations and insurance eligibility as required for scheduled exams. Consults with supervisor on complex and/or difficult situations.
• Contacts insurance companies to obtain prior authorization and predetermination for exams ordered by practice providers. Checks insurance eligibility to ensure that the information provided matches the insurance carriers database information.
• Maintains CPT code authorization files based on managed care contracts. Performs clerical duties as needed.
• Enters data accurately into system applying CPT codes to match authorization for exam. Consults with Modality Protocol Clinical Managers or technologist as needed to ensure accuracy and smooth workflow.

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative fast-paced environment.

WHY RADIOLOGY PARTNERS:

• Competitive Benefits package Eligibility starts the month after hire with tiered options to choose from.
• Compensation Reviews Career Growth Opportunities
• Generous PTO Plans and Paid Holidays
• Proudly Certified as a Great Place to Work for Five Consecutive Years

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Partners is an equal opportunity employer. RP is committed to being an inclusive safe and welcoming environmentwhereeveryone hasequal access and equitable resources to reach their are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have animportantimpacton the patients we serve and the healthcare hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build apracticeculturethat is inclusive for goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate topromoteawarenesscompassion and a healthy respect for differences.

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Radiology Partners participates in E-verify.

Beware of Fraudulent Messages:

Radiology Partners will never request payment banking or other financial information in exchange for interviews or as part of the hiring process. Additionally we will not send checks for deposit into your bank account at any stage of communication during the interview and hiring process should come from an email address ending in @ you suspect you are receiving a fraudulent job offer or solicitation from Radiology Partners or one of our local practices please emailto notify our team.

RADIOLOGY PARTNERS OVERVIEW

Radiology Partners through its owned and affiliated practices is a leading radiology practice in the U.S. serving hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the nation. As a physician-led and physician-owned practice we advance our bold mission by innovating across clinical value technology service and economics while elevating the role of radiology and radiologists in healthcare. Using a proven healthcare services model Radiology Partners provides consistent high-quality care to patients while delivering enhanced value to the hospitals clinics imaging centers and referring physicians we serve.

Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer. RP is committed to being an inclusive safe and welcoming environmentwhereeveryone hasequal access and equitable resources to reach their are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have animportantimpacton the patients we serve and the healthcare hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build apracticeculturethat is inclusive for goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate topromoteawarenesscompassion and a healthy respect for differences.

Radiology Partners participates inE-verify.