Preauthorization Intake Coordinator

Injury Management Organization, Inc•Plano, TX

12d•$40 - $41•Hybrid

About The Position

Injury Management Organization, Inc. is hiring a full-time Medical Preauthorization Intake Coordinator for its Plano, Texas office. The role processes incoming workers’ compensation preauthorization requests from healthcare providers for injured employees. The coordinator collects clinical information and forwards it for nurse review, compiles and maintains medical records, and reviews and labels electronic documents. The position also involves entering information about injuries, diagnostic procedures, and treatments into company systems, with attention to accuracy, compliance, and industry standards. After training is completed, the employee is eligible for a hybrid schedule. Applicants who receive and accept an offer must undergo a background check and drug screen.

Requirements

Proficiency in medical terminology.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency navigating computer systems.
Knowledge of ICD-10 coding.
Strong administrative skills, including managing documentation and organized medical records.
Critical-thinking skills and the ability to use independent judgment.
One year of preauthorization experience is requested as prior experience, ideally.

Responsibilities

Process incoming preauthorization requests from healthcare providers for injured employees.
Collect essential clinical data and forward it for nurse review.
Compile, process, and maintain medical records.
Review and electronically label documents.
Enter details about the extent of injuries, diagnostic procedures, and treatments into company systems.
Follow applicable industry standards and support accurate, compliant processing.