• CHMC - Authorization Coordinator

    Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center (Ogdensburg, NY)


    CHMC –Dermatology/Plastics Clinic -Authorization Coordinator – Full Time-Day Shift -Requisition 9057

     

    Pay Range: $18.51-$23.60*

    Job Summary:

    The Authorization Coordinator performs all clerical duties regarding scheduling and referring patients for any surgeries, tests, medical or cardiac clearances. The Coordinator works directly with the clinical office staff, patients, procedure scheduling staff and insurance companies to ensure that procedures are properly scheduled, prior authorizations from insurance companies have been received and patients have been appropriately notified of their appointments.

    REPORTS TO:

    + Practice Manager

    EDUCATION:

    Required:

    + High School Diploma or Equivalent

    Preferred:

    + Associate's Degree

    TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

    Required:

    + Minimum of six (6) months of scheduling experience in a healthcare setting

    + Knowledge of Medical Terminology

    + Strong interpersonal skills

    Preferred:

    + Experience with Meditech and/or eCW

    *The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans encouraged to apply.