Precertification Coordinator - Hematology Oncology Clinic

Ascension•Austin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate with physicians 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. Why Join Our Team Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Requirements

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with physicians 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.