Care Coordinator Auth Specialist
About the role
Completes referrals for patients and coordinates with referring and receiving practices and/or departments.
May coordinate and prepare financial estimates for patients.
Obtains all authorizations needed.
Directs patients to providers in their insurance plan.
Reviews benefits and educates patient on insurance coverage.
Coordinates and schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic testing, or other services within various departments with internal and ancillary providers.
Reviews schedules and confirms schedules are accurate and time is properly allocated.
Follows up on all referrals to ensure no care gaps.
Responsibilities
- Sits for long periods of time and works in a fast-paced office environment.
- Bends and lifts up to 10 lbs.
- Completes referrals for patients and coordinates with referring and receiving practices and/or departments.
- May coordinate and prepare financial estimates for patients.
- Obtains all authorizations needed.
- Directs patients to providers in their insurance plan.
- Reviews benefits and educates patient on insurance coverage.
- Coordinates and schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic testing, or other services within various departments with internal and ancillary providers.
- Reviews schedules and confirms schedules are accurate and time is properly allocated.
- Follows up on all referrals to ensure no care gaps.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Computer experience required.
- Thorough understanding of Insurance coverage (FSC/Coverage/Plan types) and Medical Necessity policies preferred.
- Knowledge of medical records software preferred.
- Customer service experience required.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Computer experience required.
- Thorough understanding of Insurance coverage (FSC/Coverage/Plan types) and Medical Necessity policies preferred.
- Knowledge of medical records software preferred.
- Customer service experience required.
Skills
- Insurance coverage (FSC/Coverage/Plan types)
- Medical Necessity policies
- Medical records software
- Customer service experience
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Education Assistance Program
Pay
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Schedule
Monday-Friday hours vary from 7am-5pm