Surgical Coordinator Authorization Specialist

American Orthopedic Partn • Vineland, NJ

5d • $18 - $25

About The Position

We are seeking a qualified Authorization Specialist to join our Surgical Pre-Certification team. Core responsibilities include completing accurate and timely insurance verification/authorization, communicating with insurers and other appropriate parties pertaining to insurance verification and authorization, and accurately inputting patient’s information into the computer. The role also involves accurately verifying insurance information based on the card scanned into the chart, verifying insurance eligibility two days prior to the surgical date as assigned by the Surgical Coordinator, updating the Surgical Coordinator team on insurance guidelines, and scanning all documents pertaining to the authorization process including surgical auth. The specialist must be able to communicate with the Surgical Coordinator and/or Front Desk team pertaining to any issues that may arise, and perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Knowledge of Medical Insurance Guidelines and requirements
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Excellent time management skills
• Multi-tasker
• Candidate should be familiar with EMR

Nice To Haves

• Medical office background experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Completes accurate and timely insurance verification/authorization
• Communicates with insurers and other appropriate parties pertaining to insurance verification and authorization
• Accurately inputs patient’s information into computer
• Accurately verifying insurance information is correct based on the card scanned into the chart
• Must verify insurance eligibility two days prior to surgical date as assigned by Surgical Coordinator
• Update the Surgical Coordinator team on insurance guidelines
• Scan all documents pertaining to the authorization process including surgical auth
• Must be able to communicate with the Surgical Coordinator and/or Front Desk team pertaining to any issues that may arise
• Other duties as assigned by management

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED