Surgery Scheduling Pre-Authorization Specialist

OSF HealthCare • Rockford, IL

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The essential function is to be responsible for obtaining appropriate insurance benefit information, referrals and authorizations prior to a patient's appointment. Also responsible for the clerical duties for scheduling surgeries and patient care support activities at the direction of the Site Manager and physician/provider.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of insurance rulings and guidelines
• Knowledge of insurance reviews
• Basic knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Good computer and telephone skills
• Exercise’s good judgment and decision making as well as problem solving
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in healthcare setting

Responsibilities

• Obtaining appropriate insurance benefit information, referrals and authorizations prior to a patient's appointment.
• Clerical duties for scheduling surgeries and patient care support activities at the direction of the Site Manager and physician/provider.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

What This Job Offers

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