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Description

As an Prior Authorization Specialist, you will be responsible for:

+ Determining insurance eligibility, authorization and benefit verification

+ Contacting health care insurers, transcription of information as quoted, type, proofread and mail clarification correspondence

+ Answer telephone and written inquires

+ Maintain filing systems

+ Interface with medical staff and administrative personnel

Salary Range: $30.47- $47.85 /hourlyQualifications

We're seeking a self-directed professional with:

+ Working knowledge in the insurance verification process and third party verification terminology

+ Ability to scrutinize insurance data independently and evaluate information for clarity, accuracy, and completeness

+ Knowledge in the functional operations of third party payers and utilization review agencies to expeditiously coordinate follow-up

+ Knowledge of State and Federal programs to ensure reimbursement from Medicare, Medi-Cal, CCS programs, out of state Medicaid, or other sponsoring agencies

+ Knowledge of health plans with special processing requirements for emergency patients and ability to effectively communicate these requirements to physicians and administrative personnel under time-urgent conditions

+ Proficient in basic math

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook

+ Availability to work rotating weekends and holiday coverage

Note: May subject to test qualifying skills

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