- Interview and assist patients with authorization documents, as appropriate.
- Maintain appropriate logs or reports according to professional, state and federal requirements.
- Monitor and track patient authorizations, informing supervisor of any expired dates.
- Ensure payment for services by verifying benefits with insurance provider.
- Obtain, review and input insurance authorization and referrals prior to patient services.
-
Medical Prior Authorization Specialist
4 weeks ago
Apex Medical Center Las Vegas, United StatesApex Medical Center is currently seeking a Medical Prior Authorization Specialist to join our team in Las Vegas, NV 89106. · Who We Are: · Apex Medical Center is a comprehensive practice and offers services beyond pain management. Patients from the greater Las Vegas area turn to ...
-
Cascade Innovations Mountain Ranch, United StatesThe Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is one of the largest environmental authorities in Europe. Based on its research, the UBA advises the German government, as well as many European and international organizations, and implements numerous environmental laws. Excellent technical ...
-
BlueWave Ventures Russia, United StatesOn behalf of our client, a specialized clinic, we are looking for an · Assistant Doctor in Radiology in advanced training (m/f/d) · in the greater Lüneburg area. · The offer: · Wide range of services and tasks in the field of radiology, including modern and complex examination ...
-
Nexus Innovations North Las Vegas, NV, United States FreelanceAre you receiving unemployment benefits (Arbeitslosengeld I or II)? Are you at least 25 years old? Do you have a clean criminal record? · Then let us provide you with FREE training to become a specialist in protection and security (m/f/d) in North Las Vegas, NV. · Salary: startin ...
-
Student Information Systems Specialist
3 weeks ago
Manor Independent School District Manor, United States**Job Title**:Student Information Systems Specialist · **Department/Campus**:Central Office/Student Information Systems · **Pay Grade**:Administrative/Professional · **Primary Purpose**: · **Education/Certification**: · Associate's degree in information technology or related fiel ...
-
Specialist in training for cardiology
3 weeks ago
Infinity Systems Paradise, United StatesOn behalf of our client, an academic teaching hospital, we are currently seeking a SPECIALIST IN CARDIOLOGY (M/F/D) for further training in the greater Munich area. THE OFFER: * Wide range of cardiological treatments, including all common non-invasive and invasive procedures * Tw ...
-
Senior Physician
3 weeks ago
Omega Dynamics Paradise, United StatesFor our client, a long-standing specialist provider, we are currently seeking a Senior Physician (m/f/d) for Pulmonology to join their team as soon as possible. The hospital has approximately 700 beds and treats a large number of patients each year. The chief physicians have full ...
-
Wage and Salary Accountant
3 days ago
Orion Innovations Whitney, NV, United States FreelanceOur Tempo-Team Engineering/Office/Recruitment division is a specialized personnel consultant for highly qualified professionals and executives in Germany. · Looking for a job? We'll find it for you Innovation. Forward-thinking technologies. Highest quality. Our client, an interna ...
-
Referrals Specialist
3 weeks ago
Intermountain Healthcare Las Vegas, United StatesJob Description: · The Referral Specialist is responsible to execute patient referrals as indicated by physicians, seek authorization as required by individual insurances and notify patients. · Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm no weekends and holidays. · * Responsible for ...
-
Remote Clinical Appropriate Management
3 weeks ago
Kindred Healthcare Las Vegas, United StatesScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees' adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility. · Job Summary: The Clinical Appropriate Manag ...
-
Billing Specialist
1 week ago
Alliance Therapies PLLC Las Vegas, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionA billing specialist will aid in billing & coding as well as authorizations and other aspects of running the front/back office. · ...
-
Safety Associate, Elevator
1 week ago
State of Nevada Las Vegas, United StatesThe Position · Safety Specialists promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by federal and State safety and health laws and regulations. Incumbents identify or train others to identify safety and health hazards and violations, and recommend reasonable and feasi ...
-
Veterinarian - Internist
1 week ago
Veritas Veterinary Partners Las Vegas, United StatesLas Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is excited to announce we are looking for Board-Certified or Residency Trained Internal Medicine Specialists to join our expanding team · · Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is the only multi-specialty referral hospital in Las Vegas, N ...
-
Safety Representative, Elevator
1 week ago
State of Nevada Las Vegas, United StatesThe Position · Safety Specialists promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by federal and State safety and health laws and regulations. Incumbents identify or train others to identify safety and health hazards and violations, and recommend reasonable and feasi ...
-
Accounts Payable Specialist
1 week ago
Golden Route Operations Las Vegas, United StatesCity · Las Vegas · State · NV · Shift · Day · Type of Shift · Full Time · Department · Finance & Accounting · Accounts Payable Specialist Golden Entertainment Corporate (Las Vegas, NV) · Description: · Summary: · Responsible for performing all financial activities related t ...
-
Senior Pharm PA/Appeals Technician
1 week ago
UnitedHealth Group Inc. Las Vegas, United StatesRealistic Job Preview video · Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data an ...
-
Veterinarian - Oncologist
1 week ago
Veritas Veterinary Partners Las Vegas, United StatesLas Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is excited to announce we are looking for Board-Certified or Residency Trained Oncologists to join our expanding oncology team · · Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is the only multi-specialty referral hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. We ...
-
Veterinarian - Cardiologist
1 week ago
Veritas Veterinary Partners Las Vegas, United StatesLas Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is excited to announce we are looking for Board-Certified or Residency Trained Cardiologists to join our team · · Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is the only multi-specialty referral hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. We currently have s ...
-
Veterinarian - Ophthalmologist
1 week ago
Veritas Veterinary Partners Las Vegas, United StatesLas Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is excited to announce we are looking for Board-Certified or Residency Trained Ophthalmologists to join our expanding ophthalmology team · · Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is the only multi-specialty referral hospital in Las Vegas, ...
-
Veterinarian - Radiologist
1 week ago
Veritas Veterinary Partners Las Vegas, United StatesLas Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is excited to announce we are looking for Board-Certified or Residency Trained Radiologists to join our team · · Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is the only multi-specialty referral hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. We currently have sp ...
authorization specialist - Las Vegas, United States - Skin and Cancer Institute
Description
Job Description
Job Descriptionn authorization specialist usually works for a company that deals with insurance claims, such as a hospital, automotive shop, or private medical practice.
The authorization specialist will take insurance information from clients and will determine if authorization is necessary for the services that are needed.
The specialist may also collect any copay that is due from the patient, or he she may make payment arrangements.
Then the authorization specialist will gather all the necessary paperwork and will contact the insurance company involved.This contact may be made by phone, mail, or electronic communications, so it is important to be proficient in all of these modes.
Customer service skills are also essential.Sometimes, preauthorization of services may be carried out, in order to make sure that the services that the client needs are covered under the insurance policy.
It is also important to have strong knowledge of what the organization offers, so that questions from the client can be answered in an accurate and knowledgeable manner.
When working in the medical field, some jobs will require the authorization specialist to be proficient with medical coding, such as CPT and ICD-9.
Strong computer skills are usually required for this job. Data entry skills and strong typing skills may be needed. Some filing and other organization duties may be carried out by the specialist.In some cases, the authorization specialist will also have front desk duties, such as greeting clients, answering the phone, and scheduling appointments.
Some employers may prefer candidates who have bachelor's degrees in business or a related field. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
