Coordinator - Precertification

Ascension • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Coordinator - Precertification role at Ascension involves coordinating with physician offices and insurance companies to obtain necessary authorizations for hospital admissions. This position is essential in ensuring that all required authorizations are secured and documented, contributing to the smooth operation of patient admissions and insurance processes.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Medical/Health Insurance knowledge is a plus.
• Medical clinic experience is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-tasker with the ability to work as a player and independently as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with physician offices and insurance companies in obtaining authorization for all hospital admissions.
• Obtain authorization on for admissions as required by health plans.
• Enter patient insurance authorizations and any pertinent information from insurance company into the patient account history.
• Document insurance coverage of services to be provided.
• Notify case management about interactions with insurance companies regarding services.
• Manage denials or potential denials as described by insurer.
• Monitor and review applicable schedule to ensure that authorization and initial length of stay is obtained and on file.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Adoption assistance
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

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