Transport Authorization Specialist

Acadian Ambulance•Lafayette, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Acadian Client Services currently has an immediate opening for a Transport Authorization (ATAC) Specialist based in Lafayette, LA. The ATAC Specialist is responsible for screening all non-emergency ambulance transports. This position screens calls for medical necessity, prior authorization as well as verifying insurance information to obtain a payment source for transports. This position works primarily on the phone and works with operations and our business development team frequently. Responsible for ensuring that we are compliant with medical necessity guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Proficient in Google, MS Office Suite or related software
Problem-solving abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills and time management
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and work independently
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers and patients
Ability to adhere to productivity goals, departmental and company guidelines and dress code, policy and procedures
Professional work ethic and dress code
Maintain highest level of confidentiality
Punctual with strong attendance history

Nice To Haves

Previous medical billing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service to all patients.
Verification of patient insurance and updating patient demographics
Obtaining pre-authorizations for non-emergency ambulance and wheelchair transports
Determine whether or not patients will meet medical necessity guidelines for transport
Obtain payment prior to transport for all transports that do not meet those guidelines
Provide billing related guidance to operations and the business development team as needed.
Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

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