Prior Authorization Specialist II

Lifekind Health • Palm Desert, CA

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About The Position

Lifekind Health is looking for a full-time Prior Authorization Specialist II to join our team to help facilitate communication among multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that care delivery is seamless and efficient. Use strong communication skills to effectively liaise with healthcare providers and insurance representatives to gather necessary information and resolve authorization issues promptly. Assist in monitoring authorization trends and improving process efficiency, contributing to better patient care outcomes. Our mission is to bring care that’s whole, human, and healing. Blending medical, behavioral, and lifestyle support into a single plan because restoring life takes more than a prescription. At Lifekind Health we strive every day to live up to that definition by providing the best care possible for our complex patient population. Our team of medical doctors, psychologists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and dietitians work together within a revolutionary transdisciplinary model that addresses the quadruple aim of healthcare: enhancing patient experience, improving patient health, reducing healthcare costs, and increasing employee satisfaction. Learn more about us at www.Lifekindhealth.com . About the position: Review and process prior authorization requests for prescription medications in accordance with insurance plan requirements and clinical guidelines Communicate effectively with healthcare providers, pharmacists, and insurance representatives to obtain necessary documentation and clarify prescription details Verify patient eligibility and prescription coverage to ensure compliance with payer policies and reduce claim denials Maintain detailed records of authorization requests, approvals, denials, and appeals within electronic health record systems and other tracking tools Collaborate with internal teams to resolve authorization issues promptly and provide status updates to stakeholders Stay current with changes in insurance formularies, coverage policies, and healthcare regulations affecting prior authorization procedures Assist in training and mentoring junior staff members on prior authorization processes and best practices

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in prior authorization or related healthcare administrative role
• Demonstrated knowledge of prescription coverage policies and insurance authorization procedures
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare software applications
• Strong communication skills to interact with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working within a health insurance company or pharmacy benefit management organization is a plus

Responsibilities

• Review and process prior authorization requests for prescription medications in accordance with insurance plan requirements and clinical guidelines
• Communicate effectively with healthcare providers, pharmacists, and insurance representatives to obtain necessary documentation and clarify prescription details
• Verify patient eligibility and prescription coverage to ensure compliance with payer policies and reduce claim denials
• Maintain detailed records of authorization requests, approvals, denials, and appeals within electronic health record systems and other tracking tools
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve authorization issues promptly and provide status updates to stakeholders
• Stay current with changes in insurance formularies, coverage policies, and healthcare regulations affecting prior authorization procedures
• Assist in training and mentoring junior staff members on prior authorization processes and best practices

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
• Free basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability policies for those enrolled in medical, plus additional voluntary coverage options
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits

What This Job Offers

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