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Memorial Health System

Precertification Specialist II - Utilization Mgmt- Varies - PRN

Memorial Health System, Gulfport, Mississippi, United States, 39500

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Gulfport, MS, United States Job Description

Location: 1340 Broad Ave Suite 440 Gulfport, MS 39501. Job Summary: The Precertification Specialist II is responsible for overseeing the completion of authorizations. The Specialist acts as the liaison between providers, physicians, insurance companies, billing department, and utilization review companies to ensure the initiation and/or completion of all payers requiring precertification Responsibilities

Job Description: Obtains, verifies, and assists in the completion of authorization

Monitors a listing of scheduled procedures to begin and complete the authorization process

Reviews clinical records for supporting documentation and submits to obtain authorization

Documents accounts and charts with updated authorization statuses based on final payer responses

Completes authorizations with no more than five incomplete authorizations within a one-year period

Receives communication from providers and/or the providers staff when procedures are ordered for outside facilities

Acts as a liaison with physician offices, insurance companies, and utilization review companies

Reports denials and works with providers to appeal as the providers sees fit

Gathers information requested by providers and assists by prefilling forms

Communicates with providers regarding incomplete documentation, peer-to-peer review requests, denials and appeals

Works in conjunction with billing departments to obtain authorizations post service initiation

Examines past procedures for performed testing with missing authorizations

Submits clinical documentation for retroactive or upgraded authorizations

Collaborates with billing to obtain authorization when denials or audits are necessary due to final payer response Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Experience: Two (2) years of experience with precertification and insurance verification in a hospital or healthcare setting OR completion of LPN/RN program. Job Info

Job Identification 26037 Job Category Clerical & Admin Support Posting Date 08/14/2025, 07:01 PM Job Schedule Part time Job Shift Day Locations Biloxi Annex 220 Popps Ferry Road

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