Medical Authorizations Specialist

Momentum Physical Therapy • Helotes, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Momentum Physical Therapy is seeking a Medical Authorizations Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for verifying insurance benefits and obtaining pre-certification and authorizations for all patients. The specialist will also communicate patient benefits and estimated costs to clinics and ensure accurate and timely data entry of this information. Flexibility to assist other receptionist positions is also required. The role demands the ability to maintain good rapport with the public, personnel, and medical staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Ability to type at least 45 wpm.
• Computer entry skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary, clinical team.
• Ability to communicate well with public and other personnel in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifying insurance benefits and insurance pre-certification and authorizations for all patients.
• Communicating to each clinic about every patient’s benefits and anticipated, estimated costs for coming to therapy.
• Data entry of patient benefits and cost information correctly, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Lending assistance to other receptionist positions within the organization as needed.
• Maintaining good rapport with the public, personnel, and medical staff.

What This Job Offers

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