Prior Authorization Specialist

Description:

This role is a clean-up project within the client's Revenue Cycle department. Candidates in the role will be responsible for working through daily tasks within a specific payer portal to clean up an overflow of authorizations. Candidates in the role should be able to maintain completion or 35-45 authorizations daily.

- Obtains all authorization needed from payer for services ordered or requested

- Documents specific details related to the authorization including effective and end dates

- Serves as a liaison between the branch location and the payer on a regular basis.

- Manages work assignment to ensure all tasks and coordination notes are completed.

Skills:

insurance verification, prior authorization, insurance, claim, medical billing, insurance follow up, Health care, Customer service, Data entry, excel data entry, epic, clerical, patient registration

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Candidates MUST be available to work from 8:00am - 5pm daily. **Optional overtime will be offered, not mandatory**

High school diploma required

Former revenue cycle experience is preferred; not required

EPIC experience is preferred; not required (translates well to their HomeCare/HomeBase system)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Must be a independent and critical thinker