Patient Access Insurance Authorization Specialist
Intermountain Health - Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
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Overview
Accurately verifies all pertinent patient related insurance eligibility, benefits, authorization; follow-up on appeals and denials when requested
Contacts patient/provider when authorization is unsecured prior to scheduled date of service
Effectively escalates issues which cannot be resolved independently
Maintains departmental/individual work queues and reviews self-quality for due diligence
Meets or exceeds departmental productivity, due diligence and quality standards
Promotes mission, vision, and values and abides by service behavior standards
Skills Revenue cycle knowledge
Technical/technology acumen
Customer service
Time management
Medical terminology
Medical coding
Competency proficiency
Physical Requirements: Qualifications High School Diploma/Equivalent OR 4 years of revenue cycle experience
Minimum of 2 years insurance authorization experience
We are committed to offering flexible work options where approved and stated in the job posting. However, we are currently not considering candidates who reside or plan to reside in the following states: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
Frequent interactions with customers require employees to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.
For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location: Peaks Regional Office Work City: Broomfield Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.81 - $27.45 We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice.