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    Specialist-Authorization Denial - Memphis, United States - Baptist Memorial

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    Summary

    Authorization Denial Specialist ensures that chemotherapy (specialty group) and other infusions/radiation therapy/radiology/ surgical services meet medical necessity and appropriateness per insurance medical policies/ FDA/NCCN guidelines. Initiates and coordinates pre-certifications/prior-authorizations per payer guidelines prior to services being rendered and completes the Insurance verification process.

    Reviews clinical information and supporting documentation for outpatient or Part B services authorization denials to determine and perform retro authorizations, reconsiderations or appeal actions to defend the revenue. Performs other duties as assigned.

    Responsibilities

    + Obtain and review treatment/therapy plan orders for medical necessity and appropriateness according insurance medical policy/FDA/NCCN guidelines and requirements.

    + Research insurance company medical policies, medical literature, and compendiums to determine eligibility for services. Utilize multiple healthcare websites

    + Responsible for tracking, obtaining, and extending authorizations from various carriers in a timely manner

    + Responsible for completing the Insurance Verification process

    + Works closely with physicians and clinic staff obtain authorizations to promote positive patient outcomes, timely treatment and positive reimbursement

    + Understands and complies with regulatory requirements by specific insurance companies and facilitates compliance by maintaining awareness of guidelines and ensuring compliance through communication and documentation to appropriate staff.

    + Reviews, assesses and evaluates all authorization denial communications received in order to optimize reimbursement

    Requirements, Preferences and Experience

    Education

    Minimum Required

    3 - 5 years of business experience in a healthcare environment with 2 of those years being in a clinical setting.

    Preferred/Desired

    5 years of business experience in a healthcare environment with at least 3 years payer specific experience.

    3 years clinical experience in a clinical care setting

    Pre-certification experience desired.

    Education

    Minimum Required

    Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral, and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. Strong organizational skills. Ability to type and/or key correctly

    Preferred/Desired

    Associates degree or 2 years of college level courses.

    Training

    Minimum Required

    Requires critical thinking and judgement.

    Preferred/Desired

    Must demonstrate the ability to appropriately use standard criteria established by payers.

    Special Skills

    Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to speak, articulate, and be understood clearly.

    Minimum Required

    Ability to read and understand medical policies, compendiums, LCDs, and FDA guidelines. Must be able to multi-task and be flexible. Advance computer literacy skills and problem solving skills. Ability to deal with confrontational issues and high stress situations with patients, family, and physicians.

    Preferred/Desired

    Knowledge of oncology pre-certification requirements and guidelines.

    Licensure

    Preferred/Desired

    Pharmacy Tech, CHAA, RHIT, LPN, RN

    About Baptist Memorial Health Care

    At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

    At Baptist, We Offer:

    + Competitive salaries

    + Paid vacation/time off

    + Continuing education opportunities

    + Generous retirement plan

    + Health insurance, including dental and vision

    + Sick leave

    + Service awards

    + Free parking

    + Short-term disability

    + Life insurance

    + Health care and dependent care spending accounts

    + Education assistance/continuing education

    + Employee referral program

    Job Summary:

    Position: Specialist-Authorization Denial

    Facility: BMHCC Corporate Office

    Department: HS Revenue Enhancement-Oncology Corporate

    Category: Administrative Non Clinical Support

    Type: Non Clinical

    Work Type: Full Time

    Work Schedule: Days

    Location: US:TN:Memphis

    Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 21415



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