Authorization Coordinator

Sentara Health • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA is hiring an Authorization Coordinator - Full Time The Authorization Coordinator I is responsible for securing prior authorizations for patient services while ensuring compliance with payer rules and policies. This role involves collaborating with hospital departments, medical practice staff, providers and patients to facilitate the authorization, retro-authorization, and peer-to-peer process utilizing payer portals and automation tools effectively. The Authorization Coordinator I maintains up-to-date knowledge of insurance plans and regulations and is adept in identifying patient insurance and benefits to streamline the authorization workflow.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent (Required)
• One year of related experience (Required)

Responsibilities

• securing prior authorizations for patient services
• ensuring compliance with payer rules and policies
• collaborating with hospital departments, medical practice staff, providers and patients to facilitate the authorization, retro-authorization, and peer-to-peer process
• utilizing payer portals and automation tools effectively
• maintaining up-to-date knowledge of insurance plans and regulations
• adept in identifying patient insurance and benefits to streamline the authorization workflow

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees