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Virginia Heart

Pre-Authorization Specialist

Virginia Heart, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032

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Are you looking for new career opportunities, great wages, excellent benefits and work-life balance? Follow your heart to Virginia Heart!

At Virginia Heart, we are looking for a

Pre-Authorization Specialist

to obtain Pre-Authorizations for patient procedures and provides support to the office manager, physicians, billing, clinical staff, referring physicians and most importantly, the patient. The Pre-Authorization Specialist must have a high level of accuracy and precision in work. The Pre-Authorization Specialist must exude an attitude of teamwork and provides superior customer service to meet co-worker and patient needs.

When you work with Virginia Heart, you will enjoy a dedicated and experienced staff, competitive wages, excellent benefits and the following rewards and incentives:

Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program for Mental and Physical well-being

Three Weeks of Paid Vacation upon eligibility

One week of Paid Sick Leave

Annual Merit-Based increases

Employee Discount Programs

Quarterly Employee Appreciation; Events to include therapy dogs, raffles, and other fun events

Virginia Heart is Northern Virginia's premier cardiovascular practice, bringing an unparalleled standard of excellence to our patients. We are seeking experienced professionals to join our team in our outpatient cardiology setting. Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Virginia Heart learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages all aspects of obtaining Pre-Authorization prior to patient procedures (in office, hospital procedures, external imaging).

Works as a team within the department, with other Virginia Heart departments (Patient Services, Billing, Hospital Scheduling, Office Managers, and physicians), and referring offices.

Requests medical records within Virginia Heart, from referring offices, and surrounding hospitals.

Contacts insurance companies via phone and insurance web-based systems.

Verifies patients' insurance and relay proper CPT codes/Diagnosis codes to insurance companies for Pre-Authorization approval and/or referrals.

Identifies all accepted insurance plans and cards.

Checks insurance eligibility; obtains patient insurance referrals as needed. Interprets and uses Virginia Heart’s demographic charts.

Acts as a liaison between insurance companies, Virginia Heart physicians, and patients (peer-to-peer process).

Responsible for answering phones in a courteous, professional, and timely manner.

Provides friendly and efficient telephone services to patients and Virginia Heart staff and transfers calls as appropriate.

Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions with patients, vendors, and fellow employees to create a positive experience.

Exudes confidence on the telephone fostering reassurance for our patients.

Resolves issues appropriate to position.

REQUIREMENTS

HS Diploma or equivalent required

CPT and ICD-10 CM coding criteria and guidelines preferred (preferably in cardiology)

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word required

EPIC experience preferred

Minimum of 1 year experience in customer service related field, preferably a fast paced environment

Knowledge of insurance carriers, carrier websites, coverage policies and benefits

Ability to read EOB and explain definition of out of pocket, deductible, and co-insurance

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