Pre-Certification Specialist

Ibis Healthcare • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Pre-Certification Specialist is responsible for verifying funding for each patient who enters Central Intake and transferring or completing precertification in a timely fashion. The specialist maintains accurate documentation to reflect all contacts made. The specialist reports to and functions under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the Provider Services and Baker Act Office Supervisor.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college plus five years experience in a related field, or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus three years experience in a related field, or master’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus one year experience in a related field.
• Proficiency in reading and writing documents, with a strong ability to navigate and operate programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Avatar.

Responsibilities

• Verification of Fund Source for each new patient.
• Completes a transfer or precertification as indicated by the fund source.
• Maintains good documentation on all forms to reflect contacts made for authorization.
• Relays all duties completed and those that need to follow up on email shift report for the following shift.
• Follow up on all incomplete tasks from the prior shift.
• Maintains good communication with other managed care staff, as well as Central Intake and CSU regarding funding & authorization issues.
• Responds to emails regarding changes or updates in funding as soon as they are known, but no later than the end of each shift.

Benefits

• Full-time staff- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Accidental Coverage, and 401(k) Matching!
• Non-Profit Organization Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Nurse Loan Repayment Program
• Free Wellness Events
• Company Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree