Surgical Coordinator Authorization Specialist

American Orthopedic Partn•Vineland, NJ

51d

About The Position

We are seeking a qualified Authorization Specialist to join our Surgical Pre-Certification team. Core responsibilities include: Completes accurate and timely insurance verification/authorization Communicates with insurers and other appropriate parties pertaining to insurance verification and authorization Accurately inputs patient’s information into computer Accurately verifying insurance information is correct based on the card scanned into the chart Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time Must verify insurance eligibility two days prior to surgical date as assigned by Surgical Coordinator Update the Surgical Coordinator team on insurance guidelines Scan all documents pertaining to the authorization process including surgical auth Must be able to communicate with the Surgical Coordinator and/or Front Desk team pertaining to any issues that may arise Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

Candidate must have a High School Diploma
Knowledge of Medical Insurance Guidelines and requirements
Knowledge of medical terminology
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Detail oriented
Excellent time management skills
Multi-tasker
Candidate should be familiar with EMR

Nice To Haves

Medical office background experience preferred

Responsibilities

Completes accurate and timely insurance verification/authorization
Communicates with insurers and other appropriate parties pertaining to insurance verification and authorization
Accurately inputs patient’s information into computer
Accurately verifying insurance information is correct based on the card scanned into the chart
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
Must verify insurance eligibility two days prior to surgical date as assigned by Surgical Coordinator
Update the Surgical Coordinator team on insurance guidelines
Scan all documents pertaining to the authorization process including surgical auth
Must be able to communicate with the Surgical Coordinator and/or Front Desk team pertaining to any issues that may arise
Other duties as assigned by management