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    Precertification/Eligibility Specialist - San Antonio, United States - Urology San Antonio

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    JOB SUMMARY

    The Precertification and Eligibility Specialist is primarily responsible for obtaining pre-authorizations for high-cost services and therapeutics ordered by Urology San Antonio Providers. This position also serves as a safety net for ensuring insurance benefits for patients are verified prior to receiving services at Urology San Antonio.

    DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    • Completes and submits any forms and clinical documentation required to secure appropriate preauthorization(s) and insurance benefit(s) for scheduled services.

    • Enters comments in the EMR (eCommunications) that are clear and concise so that the clinic(s) know the coverage dates and any policy limits, deductibles, and co-pays, etc. that may need to be communicated with patients.

    • Ensures authorization number is properly documented in EMR necessary for accurate and timely claims submission to the respective insurance payers.

    • Prepares Letter(s) of Medical Necessity and paperwork required for submitting appeals by insurance(s) to overturn denials for lack of authorization and /or lack of medical necessity, as needed.

    • Sets up Peer-to-Peer reviews between physician and insurance carrier when prior authorization is denied, if necessary.

    • Ensures proper insurance payer plan is documented in the patient management system.

    • Performs eligibility verification by managing Batch Eligibility process assignments, accessing respective payer websites and calling insurances directly.

    • Works claim rejections for eligibility timely to ensure claims are processed to the correct insurance payer.

    • Interacts with patients when eligibility and benefits cannot be verified through the various payer portals, etc.

    • Obtains prepayment(s)/payment arrangement(s) for patients receiving cancer therapy and other services as appropriate.

    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Other functions and Responsibilities

    This job description covers or contains a comprehensive listing of most activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    COMPETENCIES
    • Patient & Customer Focus
    • Ethical Conduct
    • Flexibility
    • Initiative
    • Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

    • Stress Management/Composure

    • Ability to use MS Office programs within the scope of responsibilities and tasks.

    • Multitask and coordinate multiple projects and assignments simultaneously and completing assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis

    • Ability to adapt in a continually changing environment and the ability to work under tight deadlines

    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    • Ability to work well independently

    • Maintain confidentiality

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Required

    • High School Diploma or GED

    • 2 years of experience with obtaining preauthorization's and/or benefits verifications in a medical office or hospital setting

    • Proficient knowledge of CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10 codes

    • Knowledge of insurance(s) preauthorization requirements

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insurance
    Weekly day range:
    • Monday to Friday
    • No weekends
    Work Location: In person


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