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Hopedale Medical Complex

Prior Authorization Specialist, Hopedale IL Location, not a remote position

Hopedale Medical Complex, Hopedale, Illinois, United States

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Prior Authorization Specialist, Onsite - This is not a remote position

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* HMC Offers: * Tuition Reimbursement * Excellent benefits - health, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance * Quality childcare located on site * HMC Wellness Center membership401(k) plan with employer match

* Employee Daycare Rates * Infants (6 weeks to 15 months) - $133 weekly, $27 daily * Toddlers (15 months to 2 yrs) - $126 weekly, $26 daily * 2 years to 3 years - $119 weekly, $25 daily * 4 years to 5 years - $112 weekly, $23 daily

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The Prior Authorization Specialist is responsible for ensuring that payers are prepared to reimburse Hopedale Medical Complex for scheduled services in accordance with the payer-provider contract. The representative will contact payers to request service authorizations and may collect financial and/or demographic information from patients as needed. The Prior Authorization Specialist is also responsible for determining insurance coverage for tests/procedures and counseling patients regarding this coverage, as well as performing financial counseling duties. This is not a remote position, and candidates must be able to reasonably commute to Hopedale Illinois.

Responsibilities

Prior Authorizations:

* Verifies patient's insurance and benefits information. * Obtains prior authorizations from third-party payers in accordance with payer requirements. * Works with other departments to gather the clinical information required by the payer to authorize services. * Maintains accurate records of authorizations within the EMR. * Works with the business office to support appeal efforts for authorization related denials. * Complies with HIPAA regulations, as well as the organization's policies and procedures regarding patient privacy and confidentiality. * Maintains professional tone at all times when communicating with patients and payer representatives.

Other Duties:

* Completes approved adjustments as requested and adds charges as requested. * Keep filing updated for easy access. * Keep the waiting area orderly throughout the day. * Assist in maintaining accurate patient business records. * Orders and maintains supplies as required. * Maintains good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. * Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well in a stressful situation. * Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures confidentiality of patients personal and medical information. * Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives. Continues quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental and/or infection control standards. * Other duties as assigned by the Patient Access Manager. xawqmyg

Compensation details: 19-22 Hourly Wage

PI4aac84ef8c66-3 Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.