Medical Authorizations Clerk

Large Medical Specialty Group has an immediate opening for an Authorizations Clerk.

This position is responsible for obtaining authorization as required to for medical tests and/or surgical procedures as ordered by physicians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Obtains and verifies authorization for new and return patient visits.
• Obtains and verifies authorizations for surgical procedures.
• Request authorization for Sleep Studies and durable medical equipment deemed necessary for follow-up patient care.
• Outside Referrals to other facilities.
• Refer patients back to PCP's office if HMO needs to be referred to somewhere else.
• Obtains retroactive authorization when needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required:

• High School degree or GED

Minimum Experience required:

• Minimum of 2 years authorizations' experience in a medical or hospital setting.

Skills/Knowledge/Ability:

• Interpersonal: above average communication skills. Professional attitude and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients and public.
• Critical thinking: Ability to assess, prioritize, plan and implement tasks effectively. Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of authorization procedures from running reports to obtaining authorization via phone or internet. Knowledgeable in reading and understanding reports to facilitate authorizations process. Knowledgeable in the use of medical management software to enter all necessary information on authorization status.

Job Type: Full-time

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