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

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

• 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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ThePrior Authorization Specialistis 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 patients 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.

Compensation details: 19-22 Hourly Wage

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