Authorization Coordinator PDM

Authorization Coordinator PDMClick Here to Apply OnlineJob DescriptionLocation: Mountain Vista Medical CenterPosted Date: 4/18/2024Job Type: Per DiemDepartment: 4003.40600 CARE MGTAbout Mountain Vista Medical CenterMountain Vista Medical Center is a 178-bed, state-of-the-art hospital located in east Mesa, Arizona, offering comprehensive health care services, including emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, orthopedics, breast care, maternity care, and women's services.Position Summary:The Authorization Coordinator assumes primary responsibility of communicating with payors to obtain authorization. Provide clinical information to payor as requested. Document authorization numbers, concurrent denial, attempts to overturn concurrent denials and coordinate Peer-to-Peer communication as needed for all patient hospital stays. Follow-up communication with payors to ensure authorization obtained for patient hospitalization. Communicate appropriately with Care Manager and Social Worker regarding authorization status and payor requests.Requirements:High School Diploma/GED1-2 years' experience within a healthcare setting Must possess a thorough working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care.Ability to come into the hospital as needed Preferred:3 + years' experience About Steward Health CareNearly a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.Steward is among the nation's largest and most successful accountable care organizations (ACO), with more than 5,500 providers and 43,000 health care professionals who care for 12.3 million patients a year through a closely integrated network of hospitals, multispecialty medical groups, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities and behavioral health centers.Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates 33 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/DisabledSteward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. Application InstructionsPlease click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you