Clinical Authorization Specialist - Los Angeles, United States - Keck Medical Center of USC

Keck Medical Center of USC

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Clinical Authorization Specialist will take the lead in securing medical authorizations from third party payers (commercial and government) for outpatient clinic, inpatient admission, ancillary services and/or chemotherapy and other infused treatments as needed in assigned service line.

The Specialist will be instrumental in obtaining written documentation, submitting tracking, reporting and documenting outcomes of each authorization request.

The Specialist will be in a position to interface directly with medical/clinical staff and pharmacy to ensure a seamless process to the patients receiving treatment.

The Specialist - Clinical Authorization will take the lead in securing medical authorizations from third party payers (commercial and government) for outpatient clinic, chemotherapy treatments, and/or other requested services/ procedures, inpatient admission and ancillary services as needed.

The Representative will be instrumental in obtaining written documentation, submitting, tracking reporting and documenting outcomes of each authorization request.

The Specialist will be in a position to interface directly with medical and clinical staff and pharmacy to ensure a seamless process to the patients receiving outpatient clinic, inpatient admission ancillary services, chemotherapy treatments or other procedures as requested.

This position will report to Administrative Clinic Manager and will assist in the operation of Koreatown/ Buena Park Medical Oncology/ Multi

Disciplinary Clinic.

Essential Duties:

Actively obtain written clinical documentation for ambulatory clinic consultation/examinations, OT/PT, procedural, treatment authorizations in Keckcare for authorization submission from Medical/Nursing Staff.
Submit precertification/pre determination documentation to third party payers/payers insurance carrier for authorization with correct CPT and ICD coding
Research payers medical policy requirements for ambulatory clinic consultation/ examinations, OT/PT, procedural, treatment authorizations and understand process for submitting precertification/pre

- determination requests

Utilize Excel tracking log to document authorization requests, followup on items and provide outcomes to the Supervisor daily, prior to end of shift.
Followup on outstanding authorization requests and on medical documentation requests in a timely manner.
Enroll patients in manufacturer patient assistance programs as needed and followup regarding enrollment and/or medication reimbursements
Communicate with a medical/clinical/pharmacy staff and patients on authorization status/outcome.
Coordinate with Director on denied or disputed claims to obtain documentation to support ambulatory clinic consultation/ examinations, OT/PT, procedural, treatment
Exhibit sensitivity to the patients at all times concerning privacy and confidentiality while accessing medical records for ambulatory clinic consultation/ examinations, OT/PT, procedural, treatments to process authorizations requests
Scan all authorizations into Keck care under the respective patient accounts and if applicable, forward authorized orders to pharmacy for dispensing
Maintain medical policy coverage binder and keep updated with new policies and forms regarding medications FDA indicated usage and authorization requirements.
Document authorization outcome in all financial systems.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

High school or equivalent Or equivalent evidence in file.
2 years Experience in a hospital, medical office/doctor's office or working for a health insurer.
Excellent time management, organizational skills, research/analytical skills, negotiation, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
Able to function independently and as a member of a team.
Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in area of service.
Medical Prior Authorizations or Claims experience in a managed care setting.
Orthalmic experience
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of the health insurance industry and claims processing.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)