Insurance Authorization Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Insurance Authorization Specialist job summary

Our tenured, well-established healthcare client is seeking an experienced Insurance Authorization Specialist who’ll be responsible for obtaining eligibility and authorization functions and ensuring accurate data is input into EMR. If you have 2+ years’ experience in doing so and are craving a change and better work environment, get in touch with us today!

Insurance Authorization Specialist responsibilities

• Handle the verification of insurance benefits for patients.
• Notifiy appropriate teams of deductibles, co-insurances, and out of pockets due Initiate Prior Authorization requests to insurance carriers.
• Receive request for prior authorizations and ensure they are properly and closely monitored Accurately enter required information into the EMR.
• Follow up on authorization requests in a timely manner Regularly calls insurance companies to follow up on requests.
• Attach incoming insurance information into EMR and follow established procedures for distributing information for further review by intake team.
• Inform appropriate team(s) of approaching re-auth dates or expiring insurance policies Escalates issues to Supervisor.
• Establish an effective rapport with other employees within the department as well as with the clinical intake team and staff.

Insurance Authorization Specialist skills

Insurance Authorization Specialist compensation

The selected Insurance Authorization Specialist will enjoy a competitive salary plus an exceptional benefits package including full health insurance and paid time off including a generous allotment of sick leave and vacation pay.

Interested and qualified candidates for the Insurance Authorization Specialistshould submit their resume for immediate consideration. Resumes will be reviewed as quickly as possible and qualified applicants will be contacted to set up an interview.

For additional information, please contact CJ Johnson at .

About Snelling

Locally owned and operated here in Lubbock since 1967, our Snelling team has been matching exceptional people with exceptional job opportunities for over 50 years. Our local Staffing Team has over 200 years of combined staffing experience here in Lubbock alone. Whether you are searching for your next opportunity or looking for qualified talent, trust the staffing and recruiting experts at Snelling to help you achieve more.

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