Authorization Specialist

Due to our extreme growth within our pediatric care, we are seeking an Authorization Specialist to join our KidSPOT Family. Our expanding clinical team will provide the opportunity for client care and support. Our core values are to inspire the trust of others and work with integrity and ethics. We uphold organizational values and demonstrate the ability to work through teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making. We are also located in various areas of Florida, Texas, and more which allows an easy transition if moving is in your future.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour based on experience
Location: 17718 Hunting Bow Circle, Lutz, FL, 33558 & 2370 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, Wesley Chapel, FL, 33544

Requirements:

• Ability to interpret and initiate authorization requests through a variety of methods.
• Willingness to communicate with a team effectively and thoroughly.
• Able to analyze data across multiple formats.
• Ability to communicate with patients and caregivers in a manner that will promote understanding of their insurance.
• Knowledge and use of EHR software.
• Understanding of scheduling needs and availability.

Job Description:

• Assist with completion of eligibility checks for current patients.
• Receive, process and fax medical records to MD office or insurance in a timely manner, and file appropriately in the patient charts.Follow up with MD offices and insurance companies to confirm receipt of faxes.
• Receive, process and fax authorizations in a timely manner and file appropriately to patient charts.
• Work assigned EMR dashboards based on authorization workflow process daily (POCs, faxes, authorizations, scheduling).
• Able to run reports and analyze spreadsheets to comply with scheduling requirements.
• Ensure treatments begin in a timely manner by communicating with the scheduling teams.
• Demonstrate and provide a high level of compassionate customer service in every encounter.
• Comply with applicable company policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Able to multitask, troubleshoot, prioritize, and present a polished, positive image to referral sources, co-workers, field staff, patients, and families.
• Other duties as assigned

Kids SPOT is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Kids SPOT does not tolerate discrimination against job applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other protected class recognized under federal, state, or local law. This commitment extends to all aspects of the company's employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.