JOB SUMMARY
The Precertification and Eligibility Specialist is primarily responsible for obtaining pre-authorizations for high-cost services and therapeutics ordered by Urology San Antonio Providers. This position also serves as a safety net for ensuring insurance benefits for patients are verified prior to receiving services at Urology San Antonio.
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Completes and submits any forms and clinical documentation required to secure appropriate preauthorization(s) and insurance benefit(s) for scheduled services.
- Enters comments in the EMR (eCommunications) that are clear and concise so that the clinic(s) know the coverage dates and any policy limits, deductibles, and co-pays, etc. that may need to be communicated with patients.
- Ensures authorization number is properly documented in EMR necessary for accurate and timely claims submission to the respective insurance payers.
- Prepares Letter(s) of Medical Necessity and paperwork required for submitting appeals by insurance(s) to overturn denials for lack of authorization and /or lack of medical necessity, as needed.
- Sets up Peer-to-Peer reviews between physician and insurance carrier when prior authorization is denied, if necessary.
- Ensures proper insurance payer plan is documented in the patient management system.
- Performs eligibility verification by managing Batch Eligibility process assignments, accessing respective payer websites and calling insurances directly.
- Works claim rejections for eligibility timely to ensure claims are processed to the correct insurance payer.
- Interacts with patients when eligibility and benefits cannot be verified through the various payer portals, etc.
- Obtains prepayment(s)/payment arrangement(s) for patients receiving cancer therapy and other services as appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Other functions and Responsibilities
This job description covers or contains a comprehensive listing of most activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
COMPETENCIES
- Patient & Customer Focus
- Ethical Conduct
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Stress Management/Composure
- Ability to use MS Office programs within the scope of responsibilities and tasks.
- Multitask and coordinate multiple projects and assignments simultaneously and completing assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis
- Ability to adapt in a continually changing environment and the ability to work under tight deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well independently
- Maintain confidentiality
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2 years of experience with obtaining preauthorization’s and/or benefits verifications in a medical office or hospital setting
- Proficient knowledge of CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10 codes
- Knowledge of insurance(s) preauthorization requirements
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person