UAB Medicine ยท 2 days ago
Authorization Specialist Gastrointestinal - Jefferson Towers
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUAB Medicine is a healthcare provider that offers various benefits and resources for employees. They are seeking an Authorization Specialist to ensure pre-certifications and authorizations are completed for medical services, while providing exceptional customer service to patients and referring sources.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Reviews databases and other pertinent documentation to ensure all needed pre-certifications and/or authorizations are completed for medical services
Works with all clinics and appropriate ancillary departments to ensure requirements are met through training, education and consultation
Must be familiar with and remain current of insurance carriers and requirements to include a working knowledge of referral and pre-certification processes and medical necessity guidelines
Must demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, referring sources both internal and external
This position requires the ability to effectively communicate information to the patient related to testing, required preparations, and financial obligations
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED
one (1) year of experience in medical billing or authorization
Must be self-directed / self-motivated
Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
Must accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one's own work
Must be able to work independently
Must recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality
Must convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief
Must relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation
Must communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background
Must exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment
Must perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations
Must demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way
Must maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs
Preferred
Medicare and Medicaid policies for other insurance carriers
documentation guidelines for medical service provision
undergraduate degree in administration or a health-related field
one (1) year IDX experience
one (1) year medical coding experience
Benefits
100% tuition assistance
Wellness initiatives
Generous paid time off
Paid parental leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer
Company
UAB Medicine
UAB medicine is a pharmaceutical company, it's operate in many country, mainly manufacturing heart problems medicine.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Doug Brewer
President, Tombigbee Healthcare Authhority and CEO, Whitfield Regional Hospital
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