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Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence.
We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.
Responsible for management of prior authorizations of all activities requiring referrals for procedures, serves as the key coordinator and liaison whose primary role is to expedite the collection process. Job
Education and Work
High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related
Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications: Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required
Performs daily reconciliation of scheduled procedures, documenting authorization numbers obtained by others, as well as obtaining any authorizations and retroactive authorizations as needed. Serves as the coordinator for scheduled and pre-authorized procedures. Reconciles, updates and obtains retroactive authorizations as needed.
Performs insurance verification prior to office visit procedures. Interacts with providers and staff to provide guidance and advice with regard to billing, relative to necessary procedures. Serves as an authoritative source to reconcile and update the authorization numbers and generate a work list of authorizations needed.
Communicates with insurance providers about the patient’s medical necessity, obtain authorization for needed authorizations and reconcile to the authorization database and/or hospital systems. Corrects inaccurate information, CPT and ICD9 codes that prohibit pre-authorization being secured and charges being entered into billing system. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Full-time regular
About the role
Responsible for management of prior authorizations of all activities requiring referrals for procedures, serves as the key coordinator and liaison whose primary role is to expedite the collection process.