Authorization Specialist
About The Position
Authorization Specialist - Stony Brook Surgical Associates, UFPC Location: Centereach, NY Schedule: Full Time Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 8 AM - 5 PM; hours may vary Pay: $20.44 - $25.55 Our compensation philosophy aims to provide marketable compensation programs and to compensate employees based on relevant experience and education. Individual compensation discussions begin during the hiring process and may occur during job review and promotional opportunities. Salaries vary depending on experience, education and current market for the position. Human Resources determines the external and internal equitable salary for each employee. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents Stony Brook CPMP’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting Responsibilities SUMMARY: To provide general administrative and clinical office support. Acts as a liaison between patients and physicians.
Requirements
- High School diploma/GED.
- One (1) year of administrative experience in a medical office setting.
- Prior pre-authorization or obtaining referrals process experience.
- Strong organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Excellent typing skills and friendly telephone etiquette.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- EMR experience.
- Experience with patient scheduling.
- Experience with managed care companies.
- Bilingual speaking.
Responsibilities
- Access the referrals and authorizations via the internet.
- Update and inquire as to those insurances that are not on the internet.
- Obtain authorizations for CAT scans and other radiological procedures.
- Validate patient insurance.
- Contact patients concerning referrals or down payment for self pays.
- Inform self pays of UH financial aid applications and Medicaid applications.
- Communicate with physicians, NP/PA, colleagues, patients, and insurance carriers, concerning referrals or issues with obtaining referrals.
- Ensuring the approvals for the authorizations are in the EMR and CERNER systems.
- Ensure all data are accurately documented in the EMR and scanned into CERNER.
- All other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
