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Authorization Specialist - Lakeland USFTGP Neurosurgery

Tampa General Hospital, Lakeland, Florida, United States, 33809

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Job Description - Authorization Specialist - Lakeland USFTGP Neurosurgery (2500045A) Authorization Specialist - Lakeland USFTGP Neurosurgery - (2500045A) This position is responsible for obtaining pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for procedures and medications, scheduling appointments for outpatient testing with other providers, transcribes and triages patient calls to physicians, coordinates patient appointments/orders. Qualifications

Required: Medical Assistant or LPN training - Preferred Work Experience and Additional Information

6 months medical office experience to include auth/pre-cert Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT & ICD-9 coding Excellent communication skills Duties & Responsibilities

Obtains relevant information to initiate & coordinate the authorization/pre-certification process between the referring physician, insurance carrier, and organization for timely scheduling Develops working relationships and recommends procedures between the referring physician, the organization, the insurance carrier and other agencies for continuity of care Assists and educates patients through the process to provide a positive patient experience Maintain the patient's EMR by entering detailed notes related to the procedure, benefits, and authorization for a complete & accurate record Responsible for compiling relevant information and documents for peer-to-peer reviews for timely resolution Primary Location

Lakeland Work Locations

LRMC Lakeland Regional Medical 1325 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland 33805 Eligible for Remote Work : Hybrid Remote Job

Authorization Specialist - Lakeland USFTGP Neurosurgery - 2500045A Organization

Academic Medical Group Inc Schedule

Full-time Scheduled Days : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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