Authorization Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High-School graduate or equivalent.
• 1 year of billing insurance experience in a health care environment preferred.
• Capable of all physical demands.
• Excellent communicator with a positive attitude.
• Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new systems.
• Problem solving and create solutions to drive to a course of action.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree preferred.
• Experience with Peachtree, HCHB and EPIC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients, employees and vendors regarding services.
• Assists patients, their families and co-workers in understanding authorizations and eligibility
• Checks eligibility for all payor types, assumes responsibility for all patient authorizations.
• Collects and records accurate patient information.
• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures and continually improves practices.
• Able to follow all legal rules and regulations

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• 401K
• company matched 401K contributions
• company paid life insurance
• disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program