Coordinator-Authorization

The Authorization Coordinator is responsible for facilitating information documentation and transmission vital to the effectiveness of utilization review and supporting Baptist’s reimbursement strategy. Specifically the managed care techniques the Coordinator uses focuses on prior authorization for services using evidence based criteria. Areas of work include payer notification, authorization management, denial management, escalations, and communication and coordination between payer, business office and UR Team.

Responsibilities Completes payer notification Communicates incorrect payer with patient access Communicate with Utilization Review Nurse Works assigned queues in the electronic medical record Documents next review dates in the electronic medical record Documents and updates authorized or denied information on auth/cert screen in the electronic medical record Schedules peer to peer when indicated Completes assigned goals Specifications Experience Minimum Required 2 years’ clerical/support experience in a medical environment Preferred/Desired Previous authorization coordinator experience Education Minimum Required High School Degree or equivalent Preferred/Desired Bachelor’s degree Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Solid intermediate computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite; Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance; Accurate data entry Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required Preferred/Desired