Frederick Health · 11 hours ago
PreAccess Authorization Specialist - Full-time with Benefits
Frederick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.33/hr - $25.60/hr
1+ years expFrederick Health is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services, and they are seeking a PreAccess Authorization Specialist to enhance their patient registration processes. The role focuses on verifying patient information and obtaining insurance authorizations while delivering outstanding customer service to referring physicians and their staff.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for verifying patient demographic and financial information for all insurances and self-pay accounts
Responsible for verifying insurance authorizations for in-patient and out-patient services
The primary function of the Pre-Access Authorization Specialist position is to provide premier customer service to all referring physician and their office staff by obtaining facility authorizations for all patients scheduled
They must maintain extensive knowledge all areas of registration and scheduling including outpatient services, surgery and inpatient/observation stays
They will be required to verify insurance coverage and obtain insurance authorizations, notifications or referrals
They are required to maintain a working knowledge of all insurance requirements for authorizations
They will maintain authorization performance statistics and report the results to management monthly
They will be required to meet and maintain the goals set forth by the Management Team
They will communicate status of authorizations to all parties
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
One year hospital experience in the areas of registration and / or patient accounts or experience in a physician's office practice required
Proficiency in the use of computer software, ability to operate a copier, fax machine, 10 key calculator and printer
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to effectively interact with patients, customers, employees and Senior Leaders
Must demonstrate the ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Attention to detail, with the ability to analyze and determine the type of data needed to complete various types of patient registration functions
Must demonstrate ability to manage time, deadlines, multiple request and priorities, maintain productivity and exercise good judgment with minimal supervision
Must have the ability to apply policies and procedures regarding data security and confidentiality to prevent inappropriate release of patient information
Preferred
Some college coursework preferred (Business/Health Sciences)
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-Term Income Replacement
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off program
403B retirement plan
Free financial planning sessions
Educational assistance program
Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
Company
Frederick Health
Frederick Health operates with a mission to provide quality healthcare services for orthopedics, dermatology, urology and gastroenterology.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michelle Mahan
Sr VP Finance / CFO
Jackie Rice
VP CIO
Recent News
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