Pre-Authorization Specialist

Company: Froedtert
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: May 21, 2020

Job Description:

Responsibilities: The Pre-Authorization Specialist is a member of the Pre-Authorization Department who is responsible for verifying eligibility, obtaining insurance benefits, and ensuring pre-certification, authorization, and referral requirements are met prior to the delivery of inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary services. This individual determines which patient services have third party payer requirements and is responsible for obtaining the necessary authorizations for care. The Pre-Authorization Specialist provides detailed and timely communication to both payers and clinical partners in order to facilitate compliance with payer contractual requirements and is responsible for documenting the appropriate information in the patient's record. Other duties as assigned. Summary: Minimum of two years experience in hospital billing/pre-authorization or insurance verification with demonstrated knowledge of health insurance plans including: Medicare, Medicaid, HMO's and PPO's required. Prior experience in a business office position with strong customer service background preferred. High School diploma. Other information: Exceptional customer relations skills required. Knowledge of online insurance eligibility systems. Excellent typing and computer skills. Familiarity with Medical Terminology. Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize work and maintain a high level of accuracy and productivity.

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