Scheduling & Authorization Coordinator (Per Diem, Days)
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Posted on:
5 days ago
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Secures insurance authorization for all outpatient and diagnostic testing consultation and outpatient procedures.
- Schedules appointments and procedures verifies medical appointments and processes medical documentation.
- Coordinates the collection and submittal of additional insurance information from clinical/support staff.
- Escalates any authorization issues and coordinates peer-to-peer review.
- Coordinates with clinical team and communicates managed care requests via established work flows.
- Documents adequate and accurate records of insurance notes and authorizations.
- Answers telephones routes calls to appropriate staff takes accurate phone messages and relays messages to staff.
- Follows-up with patients for return visits missed appointments and cancellations.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- High school education or equivalent preferred.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Critical thinking skills needed.
(EOE DFW)
Job Summary
Responsible for securing insurance authorizations for patients and performs pre-registration and scheduling functions for hospital visits and procedures.
Minimum Job Requirements
- 2- 3 years of medical insurance and billing experience required.
- Previous physician office or ambulatory experience preferred.
Required Experience:
IC
