Authorization Specialist

Healing Partners • Sparks Glencoe, MD

20h • $19 - $24 • Remote

About The Position

The Authorization Specialist is responsible for obtaining, documenting, and attaching authorizations to encounters prior to billing for E&M’s and procedures. Reporting directly to the Revenue Cycle Manager, the Authorization Specialist will assist with revenue and billing operations within their scope.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year experience in a healthcare billing setting
• Knowledge of insurance billing guidelines
• Prior experience with authorization and tools to obtain (ex. Insurance portals)
• Detail oriented, problem solver/analytical, flexible, and self-motivated
• Proficiency with Microsoft (Outlook, Office Word, and Excel)
• Organized, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Works well independently and in a team setting
• Ability to type 45+ words per minute

Responsibilities

• Verify patient’s insurance is accurate prior to investigating authorizations.
• Verify patient’s if authorization is needed for services.
• Attach authorization number to the patient’s account, unbilled claims and rebill claims where the number was missing from the initial claim.
• Follow up on required authorizations for billed claims that can be back dated.
• Work denials related to missing authorization to determine if the insurance needs to be added to the authorization list or if claim is still viable for payment.
• Reach out to facilities if authorization for our services can be covered by the facility’s authorization number.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED