The Authorization Coordinator will provide administrative and clerical support within a healthcare setting, including coordination of scheduling, documentation processing, and authorization activities.
Requirements
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in entering patient information into computer systems and generating required documentation
- Maintains established departmental productivity and quality standards
- Processes new referrals and authorizations in a timely manner
- Coordinates with billing/revenue cycle to ensure clean claim submission
- Active communication with carriers and/or adjusters regarding treatment approval
- Supporting amended or additional authorization requests
- Assists with the clerical and scheduling needs of the department
- Schedules office visits and follow-up appointments in a timely manner
- Provides patients, insurance companies, attorneys, and caregivers with appropriate information and guidance
- Addresses concerns of patients, insurance carriers, attorneys, and care team members
- Displays courtesy, compassion, kindness, honesty, and professionalism while interacting with patients, the public, and clinic personnel
- Adheres to policies aimed to protect patient confidentiality
- Responsible for providing administrative assistance and office support duties to help ensure efficient day-to-day operations
- Facilitates communication between patients, caregivers, and members of the care team
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance