Radiology Authorization Specialist

St. Vincent's Health Partners • City of Yonkers, NY

15h

About The Position

Saint Joseph's Medical Center is looking for a per diem Radiology Authorization
Specialist. The specialist reports to the Radiology Administrator. The
specialist is responsible for obtaining appropriate prior authorizations for
radiology/cardiology exams. Will leverage his/her strong medical terminology and
physiology knowledge to select appropriate clinical documents during the
insurance authorization process.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10
• 1-3 years equivalent work experience. Experience includes but not limited to: healthcare/business administration, health insurance, medical policy/chart review, nursing, and/or other allied health fields. Appropriate science and healthcare graduate course work can be substituted
• Performs primary duties independently and progresses toward performing more advanced tasks as directed
• Knowledge of outpatient hospital revenue cycle workflows and systems
• Excellent organizational skills, must be detailed oriented, prioritize workload, and manage time
• Excellent communication skills, interact with all levels of staff and external contacts

Responsibilities

• obtaining appropriate prior authorizations for radiology/cardiology exams
• leverage his/her strong medical terminology and physiology knowledge to select appropriate clinical documents during the insurance authorization process

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED