Pre Cert Rep - Patient Accounting - FT - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Huntsville (Cochran Center), AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-certification Representative is responsible for obtaining approval from insurance companies for services that require referral, pre-certification or prior authorization. All job functions are performed in a manner that promotes the highest level of compliance with various legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements while maintaining all protected health information in manner that complies with HIPAA requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Three years of medical insurance or medical billing experience required.
Proficiency working with computer applications, including Microsoft Office and EMR/Billing systems is required.
Understanding of medical terminology is required.
Broad understanding of insurance company requirements related to services that require referral, pre-certification or prior authorization required.
Effective work habits including, regular and prompt attendance, dependability, teamwork and initiative is required.
Excellent verbal and written skills are required.
Ability to type 35 wpm with 90% accuracy is required.
Ability to process a high volume of work in an accurate manner.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Must possess ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.
Must demonstrate effective time management skills.
Must demonstrate efficiency and organizational skills with the ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education preferred.
Two – three years of prior experience with pre-certifications preferred.
Ability to compile and analyze data preferred.
Should possess a drive to be team oriented.
Should possess strong ethics with a clear understanding of right and wrong which guides actions.
Should possess self-discipline to actively impose structure onto Registration personnel.
Should possess the disposition of responsibility, assuming personal accountability for work and actions.
Should be a problem solver, able to think things through with incomplete data.
Should possess empathy, able to relate to the feelings and perspectives of others.
Should possess individualized perception, being aware and attentive to individual differences.
Should be persuasive, able to persuade others in a logical manner.
Should possess ability to take charge and lead.

Responsibilities

Obtaining approval from insurance companies for services that require referral, pre-certification or prior authorization.
Promoting the highest level of compliance with various legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Maintaining protected health information in a manner that complies with HIPAA requirements.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
flexible spending
short term and long term disability
several retirement account options with 401K organization match
nurse residency program
tuition assistance
student loan reimbursement
On-site training and education opportunities
Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more