Overview
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Organization: Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South
Position Overview
Responsible for performing the appropriate processes to verify patient eligibility, coordinate benefits, ensure insurance coverage, and determine if prior authorization is needed for said order. If needed, obtain authorization and document in the patient electronic medical record. Facilitates responses to patient inquiries regarding authorizations within turnaround standards.
Education
HS Diploma or GED
Typical Experience
1 year recent relevant experience.
Skills And Knowledge
- Medical terminology, CPT/HCPCS/ICD-9 coding knowledge.
- Knowledge of medical terminology/anatomy.
- Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments, seeking review when decisions represent significant departure from established guidelines.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word or similar programs.
- Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions.
- Active listening skills; including interpersonal skills and telephone communication.
- Organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up.
Job Details
- Job Shift: Days
- Schedule: Full Time
- Shift Hours: 8
- Days Of The Week: Monday - Friday
- Weekend Requirements: None
- Benefits: Yes
- Unions: No
- Position Status: Non-Exempt
- Weekly Hours: 40
- Employee Status: Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $31.87 to $39.83 / hour. The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Other
Industries
- Hospitals and Health Care