Authorization Clerk

Myriad Genetics•Salt Lake City, UT

6h•$37,800 - $43,500•Remote

About The Position

This is a US based remote position. It requires daytime hours Monday-Friday. There will be a set training schedule for the first two weeks. After the training schedule, this position will require a start time between 5am and 7am MST.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
1-3+ years of experience working in support role within medical billing, health insurance or collections with demonstrated results preferred.
Good problem solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent customer service and phone skills.
Excellent time management, organizational, communication, multitasking and teamwork skills.
Ability to successfully navigate between multiple systems throughout the course of the work day this includes but is not limited to billing software, written Standard Operating Procedures and payer portals.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding (preferred but no required).

Responsibilities

Verifies patient insurance coverage timely utilizing phone or online resources
Requests missing documents/information when needed via phone or fax to clinicians
Handles any discrepancies with eligibility or demographic errors by interacting with clinicians and patients
Collaborate and provide process improvement suggestions to Supervisor and management
Participates in educational activities and attends regular staff and department meetings.
Exhibit and manage excellent turn-around time in order to ensure timely authorizations.
Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary.
Document activities appropriately in process notes.
Participates in the Quality Assurance plan.
Complies with applicable CLIA and HIPAA regulations.