UAB Medicine
Authorization Specialist Gastrointestinal - Jefferson Towers
UAB Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Authorization Specialist Gastrointestinal - Jefferson Towers
UAB Medicine
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Work Location: Gastrointestinal Medicine, Jefferson Towers.
Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, and more.
Position Description Reviews databases and other pertinent documentation to ensure all needed pre‑certifications and/or authorizations are completed for medical services. Works with all clinics and appropriate ancillary departments to ensure requirements are met through training, education and consultation. Must be familiar with and remain current of insurance carriers and requirements to include a working knowledge of referral and pre‑certification processes and medical necessity guidelines. Must demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, referring sources both internal and external. This position requires the ability to effectively communicate information to the patient related to testing, required preparations, and financial obligations.
Position Requirements Education and Experience Required: High school diploma/GED; one (1) year of experience in medical billing or authorization.
Preferred: Medicare and Medicaid policies for other insurance carriers; documentation guidelines for medical service provision; undergraduate degree in administration or a health‑related field; one (1) year IDX experience; one (1) year medical coding experience.
Traits & Skills
Self‑directed / self‑motivated; good communication and interpersonal skills.
Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one’s own work.
Work independently.
Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality.
Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief.
Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
Communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background.
Exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever‑changing, fast‑paced healthcare environment.
Perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations.
Demonstrate a quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way.
Maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer’s perceived needs.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Work Location: Gastrointestinal Medicine, Jefferson Towers.
Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, and more.
Position Description Reviews databases and other pertinent documentation to ensure all needed pre‑certifications and/or authorizations are completed for medical services. Works with all clinics and appropriate ancillary departments to ensure requirements are met through training, education and consultation. Must be familiar with and remain current of insurance carriers and requirements to include a working knowledge of referral and pre‑certification processes and medical necessity guidelines. Must demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, referring sources both internal and external. This position requires the ability to effectively communicate information to the patient related to testing, required preparations, and financial obligations.
Position Requirements Education and Experience Required: High school diploma/GED; one (1) year of experience in medical billing or authorization.
Preferred: Medicare and Medicaid policies for other insurance carriers; documentation guidelines for medical service provision; undergraduate degree in administration or a health‑related field; one (1) year IDX experience; one (1) year medical coding experience.
Traits & Skills
Self‑directed / self‑motivated; good communication and interpersonal skills.
Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one’s own work.
Work independently.
Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality.
Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief.
Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
Communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background.
Exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever‑changing, fast‑paced healthcare environment.
Perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations.
Demonstrate a quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way.
Maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer’s perceived needs.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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