Authorization Specialist

SB Clinical Practice Management Plan • Lake Grove, NY

10d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

What This Job Offers

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