Authorization Specialist - Per Diem
The hourly wage for this position is $18.
31 - $25.
57.
This is a remote position.
Rebound is the largest orthopedic and neurosurgical practice in the Portland-Vancouver area with an array of sub-specialties including orthopedics, brain and spine care, sports medicine, physiatry, and physical therapy.
We are proud to be the team physicians for the Portland Trail Blazers, the Portland Winterhawks and several collegiate teams and celebrate over 50 years of serving the community with a commitment to providing superior service to our patients.
Rebound is looking for a per diem Authorizations Specialist to Support our Authorizations Department.
This role is responsible for verifying and obtaining insurance preauthorization and eligibility for elective, emergent, urgent and add on tests for Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Physiatry.
The ideal candidate should have knowledge of health insurance companies and processes.
Excellent communication, organizational, and follow up skills with attention to detail is a must.
Responsibilities include:
Support an environment that reinforces Rebound's mission and Core Values of Superior Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Quality and Recognition.
Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and preauthorization.
Identify patient preauthorization, referral requirements, and ensures they are met and in place in a timely fashion to facilitate efficient billing and payment for elective, emergent, urgent, and add on procedures/tests.
Review and resolve preauthorization, referral issues identified, and reporting.
Contact insurance companies to verify and validate requirements to ensure accuracy in preauthorization /referral process.
Contact and educate patients, physicians, and staff to ensure accuracy.
Document all authorization related information per department protocol.
Identify current and prior patient responsible balances and educates patients on their financial responsibilities.
Meet performance standards including but not limited to:
quality, collections, customer service, and productivity.
Work effectively with staff, insurance companies, outside facilities, and within a team.
Maintain excellent communication, organizational, time management, and follow up skills with attention to detail.
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED.
Medical Terminology and working knowledge of Coding knowledge required.
1-2 years of clinical and/or health care experience preferred.
1-2 years experience in insurance authorization preferred.
Knowledge of health insurance companies and processes.
Must have excellent communication, organizational, and follow up skills with attention to detail.
We are proud to offer:
401(K) Retirement Plan, including discretionary profit sharing Employee Assistance Program Free Parking Sick and Safe Leave accrual This is a great opportunity to work in a quality organization with Top Doctors in the Northwest.
At Rebound, our goal is to cultivate an organization that offers superior patient-centered medical care, with mutual respect and cooperation, in a positive and supportive environment.
Come join our team! Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Billing Clinical Works Communication Confidentiality Customer Service Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
31 - $25.
57.
This is a remote position.
Rebound is the largest orthopedic and neurosurgical practice in the Portland-Vancouver area with an array of sub-specialties including orthopedics, brain and spine care, sports medicine, physiatry, and physical therapy.
We are proud to be the team physicians for the Portland Trail Blazers, the Portland Winterhawks and several collegiate teams and celebrate over 50 years of serving the community with a commitment to providing superior service to our patients.
Rebound is looking for a per diem Authorizations Specialist to Support our Authorizations Department.
This role is responsible for verifying and obtaining insurance preauthorization and eligibility for elective, emergent, urgent and add on tests for Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Physiatry.
The ideal candidate should have knowledge of health insurance companies and processes.
Excellent communication, organizational, and follow up skills with attention to detail is a must.
Responsibilities include:
Support an environment that reinforces Rebound's mission and Core Values of Superior Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Quality and Recognition.
Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and preauthorization.
Identify patient preauthorization, referral requirements, and ensures they are met and in place in a timely fashion to facilitate efficient billing and payment for elective, emergent, urgent, and add on procedures/tests.
Review and resolve preauthorization, referral issues identified, and reporting.
Contact insurance companies to verify and validate requirements to ensure accuracy in preauthorization /referral process.
Contact and educate patients, physicians, and staff to ensure accuracy.
Document all authorization related information per department protocol.
Identify current and prior patient responsible balances and educates patients on their financial responsibilities.
Meet performance standards including but not limited to:
quality, collections, customer service, and productivity.
Work effectively with staff, insurance companies, outside facilities, and within a team.
Maintain excellent communication, organizational, time management, and follow up skills with attention to detail.
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED.
Medical Terminology and working knowledge of Coding knowledge required.
1-2 years of clinical and/or health care experience preferred.
1-2 years experience in insurance authorization preferred.
Knowledge of health insurance companies and processes.
Must have excellent communication, organizational, and follow up skills with attention to detail.
We are proud to offer:
401(K) Retirement Plan, including discretionary profit sharing Employee Assistance Program Free Parking Sick and Safe Leave accrual This is a great opportunity to work in a quality organization with Top Doctors in the Northwest.
At Rebound, our goal is to cultivate an organization that offers superior patient-centered medical care, with mutual respect and cooperation, in a positive and supportive environment.
Come join our team! Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Billing Clinical Works Communication Confidentiality Customer Service Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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