Authorization Benefit Specialist I

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Description

Join our Team

We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.

Bonus

Potential for a performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility criteria and achievement of defined metrics. Details regarding bonus eligibility and performance goals will be provided during the interview process or upon hire.

Benefits

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Flexible schedules for work-life balance
• Paid time off accrues on day one for part and full time employees
• Get up to 50% of earned wages with Payactiv – access to the money you worked for, but haven’t been paid yet
• Earn While You Learn – Deaconess offers tuition reimbursement for many healthcare opportunities, STEP UP program will pay your normal wages for time spent in enrolled class hours for up to 18 hours per week for approved programs. Educational Assistance up to $5.250.00 per calendar year while enrolled in undergraduate or graduate classes.
• Tuition.io – Deaconess offers access to a full suite of tools to help manage and educate with student loans and expenses. One on one student loan coaching via email, chat or calls.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Outstanding Referral Programs
• Pet Insurance Available
• Medical Premium Assistance of up to 10% is available for eligible full time employees.
• Wellness Incentives for full & part-time employee to reduce cost of insurance premium by $33.93 (and $11.30 for spouse, if applicable)
• Deaconess RN on Call is available for employees 24/7/365 to speak to an RN
• Automatic enrollment in a 401K plan at 3% pre-tax contribution with an outstanding employer matching program
• Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities

Explore All Benefits

https://www.deaconess.com/For-You/Employees/Employee-Benefit-Resources/Documents

Job Summary

Requires pre-certification of scheduled outpatient procedures and specialty clinic appointments to ensure no negative reimbursement to the hospital or penalty to the patient is incurred. Will work with patients, insurance companies, physicians, office staff, and hospital staff, to obtain clinical information required for the precertification. They are responsible for making sure that the system is updated appropriately to ensure timely reimbursement. They are responsible for handling all patient inquiries professionally and timely. This position works directly with Supervisor to address and correct problems as it relates to the system and vendor issues for enhanced patient satisfaction.

education & Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Two to four years’ experience in a physician office, hospital registration, collection agency, hospital or professional billing or training at an educational institution that includes medical billing a plus not required.

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