Insurance Authorization Specialist

Company: Interim Healthcare
Location: Altoona
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Job Description:

Interim Healthcare Services of NEPA is looking foran Insurance Authorization Specialist to join our growing team of healthcare professionals.Interim Healthcare is America's leading provider of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing. We offer one of the most comprehensive selections of career opportunities in the industry ranging from per Diem to full-time.If you're looking for a stable career opportunity, look no further. We offer the security of working for an established company. Nationally, Interim Healthcare has been providing great jobs to great people for over 50 years and there are more than 300 offices across the country. That kind of stability combined with our commitment to integrity makes us your perfect career partner. Job Details include, but are not limited to: - Monday through Friday - 8:30am - 5:00pm - no weekends Benefits: - Rate of Pay: $15 $18 per hour - Generous PTO - Health Insurance - 100% paid dental - Simple IRA Plan; company match up to 3% - Supplemental insurance through AFLACThe Insurance Authorization Specialist monitors incoming patient orders and gathers information needed to complete the pre-authorization and scheduling of an order.Evaluatesportions to be paid by the customer as well as perform all insurance related assignments as instructed. Job Responsibilities for the Insurance Authorization Specialist: - Obtain authorization for patient care (initial authorization, re-authorization, follow-up on prior authorization, etc.) - Verify insurance eligibility; contact patients and departments with any negative outcomes - Assist billing with claims issues due to insurance authorization denials - Work closely with the clinical teams and referral sources regarding current and future authorization needs - Maintain progress/tracking reports on outstanding authorization to ensure timely request, receipt and processing of authorization - Collect, review, discuss, and document demographic, insurance, and financial information with patients and payers - Follow approved guidelines and policies regarding routine patient and payer interactions - Negotiate payment reimbursement from patient and third-party payers - Other duties as assigned Job Requirements for the Insurance Authorization Specialist: - Highschool Diploma or Equivalent; required - 2 years experience with Authorization/Intake (preferred) - Experience withElectronic Medical Records (EMR)(preferred)PandoLogic. Keywords: Medical Authorization Specialist, Location: Scranton, PA 18501, PL: 534906430

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