Overview
Authorization Coordinator | MMG General Surgery/ENT Jobs in Marysville – Ohio – USA at Memorial Hospital Union County
Responsible for obtaining timely and accurate prior authorization or precertification from insurance companies to ensure payment for service provided for various specialties; updatescommunicationwithin patient medical records in a timely fashion to ensure organization is aware of status of approval; schedules patient appointments, including surgery, procedures, office visits; verifies insurance coverage, patient demographics and eligibility; develops and maintains appropriate tracking system to ensure authorization is received in a timely fashion, prior to a surgery or a procedure.
Sends/receives patient medical records to/from various internal departments or external offices as needed; completes forms and requisitions as required to obtain records; arrange and complete referrals to outside offices as needed, such as consultation and diagnostic appointments for patients per the provider/assistants request and documents necessary information; completes requested forms for Medicare, the Department of Health, Social Services, Insurance, and specialty offices;
processes and obtains accurate requested information ensuring proper release or request of medical records according to Federal/State/HIPAA guidelines. Contacts patients to provide appointment date, time, location and preparation information for appointment, if appropriate; answers questions regarding patient appointments and testing; promptly and professionally answers telephone calls. Provides back up coverage to receptionist and referral coordinator as needed. Maintains open and effectivecommunicationwith providers and employees to ensure quality patient care.
Attends staff meetings as required. Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent; one year experience in a medical office desired; demonstrate ability to operate standard office equipment including the computers and computer software programs, fax machines, copiers, printers, and telephones; ability to provide customer service in a warm and friendly manner.
Shift
1st
Hours
80 per pay (Every two weeks)
Benefits
* Medical Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Life Insurance
* Flexible Spending Account
Time Off
*Paid Time Off(PTO)
* 6 Paid Holidays
Retirement
* 401 K
Other
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Kidzlink Daycare Center
*Employee Recognition
* Free Parking
*WellnessCenter
* Competitive Salaries
* Community/Family Atmosphere
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Title: Authorization Coordinator | MMG General Surgery/ENT
Company: Memorial Hospital Union County
Location: Marysville – Ohio – USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical, Healthcare
