Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Required Skills & Experience

-1 year of professional scheduling experience in a healthcare environment
-Experience obtaining prior authorizations
-Experience working with insurance providers and networks
-Must have a High School diploma or GED
-Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented, and be able to multi-task

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Bilingual

Job Description

An oncology provider in Tucson, AZ is looking to hire a dynamic, patient-centered Prior Authorization Specialist to join their exceptional team. You will be responsible for obtaining and managing prior authorization promptly. You will assist with maintaining accurate records of authorization, follow up on pending requests, and resolve any authorization issues. You will also work closely with the surgery schedulers, helping when needed. You will obtain and enter all insurance authorization, and correspondence relating to referrals in patients' charts and/or electronic medical records (EMR). You will arrange for patients to have financial counseling as needed. You will also facilitate communication with patients about surgeries or tests being scheduled and potential prep work needed, inquiring about test specifics from necessary parties and gathering patient information as needed. You will be responsible for follow-up on pre-operative tests to ensure the patient is cleared for surgical procedure and communicate with the physician and patient if further testing is required prior to surgery. You will need to be able to handle multiple demands, shift priorities, and demonstrate flexibility.

Pay: $21-$23/hour

6-month contract to hire

Location: Tucson, AZ 85712

Job Tags

Contract work, Shift work,

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