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The CORE Institute · Arizona Remote · Phoenix, AZ

Surgical Authorization Specialist- Remote

TypeFull time
Experience2+ yrs
EducationHS diploma pref.
PostedOct 2
✓You’ll need
Education
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
Qualifications
✓A minimum of 2 years of experience in the healthcare field is required and previous experience in referrals/authorizations, front office, and/or charge posting is preferred.
✓Excellent organizational skills and strong customer service orientation are required with a strong background in computers and data entry.
✓Skill in effective organization and billing requirements and authorization processes.
✓Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook
✓Skill in establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers.
✓Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Must be detailed oriented with strong organizational skills.
✓Ability to understand patient demographic information and determine insurance eligibility.
✓Ability to work independently and demonstrate the ability to analyze data.
✓Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, co-workers, management, and providers.
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Pay for this position
$18.75 – $27.25/hr
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✓You’ll need
Education
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
Qualifications
✓A minimum of 2 years of experience in the healthcare field is required and previous experience in referrals/authorizations, front office, and/or charge posting is preferred.
✓Excellent organizational skills and strong customer service orientation are required with a strong background in computers and data entry.
✓Skill in effective organization and billing requirements and authorization processes.
✓Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook
✓Skill in establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers.
✓Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Must be detailed oriented with strong organizational skills.
✓Ability to understand patient demographic information and determine insurance eligibility.
✓Ability to work independently and demonstrate the ability to analyze data.
✓Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, co-workers, management, and providers.
The CORE Institute
168open roles
1clinic support role open at this facility
All 168 The CORE Institute jobs
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  • Monitors the authorizations of upcoming surgical cases on the physician’s calendars ensuring authorizations for surgeries are obtained in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Verifies patient demographic information and insurance eligibility including coordination of benefits; updates and confirms necessary information to allow processing of claims to insurance plans.
  • Accurately completes surgical cost analysis form, documenting the required surgical cost estimation for collection prior to services.
  • Verifies benefits on all surgical procedures.
  • Document authorizations and progress of authorizations in the patient’s chart. Enters the authorization information within case management.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and co-workers and be capable of establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers.
  • Participate in providing ongoing training and education of staff as it relates to new processes to ensure timely confirmation of surgical cases.
  • Work with department manager to respond to and reduce complaints timely and professionally.
  • Assist surgery schedulers with STAT authorizations.
  • Ensure strict confidentiality of all health records, member information and meet HIPAA guidelines.
  • Assists in identifying opportunities for improvement within the daily workflow process.
  • Attends department meetings as required. EDUCATION
  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred. EXPERIENCE
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in the healthcare field is required and previous experience in referrals/authorizations, front office, and/or charge posting is preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong customer service orientation are required with a strong background in computers and data entry. KNOWLEDGE
  • Working knowledge of eligibility, verification of benefits, and prior authorizations from various HMOs, PPOs, commercial payers, and other funding sources.
  • Federal, state, and HIPAA privacy regulations.
  • Knowledge of computer applications. SKILLS
  • Skill in effective organization and billing requirements and authorization processes.
  • Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook
  • Skill in establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers. ABILITIES
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Must be detailed oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to understand patient demographic information and determine insurance eligibility.
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate the ability to analyze data.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, co-workers, management, and providers.

About the role

Monitors the authorizations of upcoming surgical cases on the physician’s calendars ensuring authorizations for surgeries are obtained in a timely and accurate manner.