About this opportunity
Integrated Medical Services (IMS) lists this Authorization Coordinator opportunity in avondale, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Authorization CoordinatorHeadquartered in Phoenix, IMS Care Center is a team of 500 employees and a physician-led organization united through its providers' commitment to high-quality innovative health care. Each day is a new day for ground-breaking ideas and unparalleled opportunity. Ours is a culture focused on what we can accomplish today, and where it can lead us tomorrow.IMS Care Center is currently searching for a professional, compassionate and knowledgeable individual to fill the position of Authorization Coordinator in our Cardiology Clinic in Avondale. The Authorization Coordinator will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including verifying eligibility, submitting authorization requests for procedures/testing, check-in and check-out, answering phones, scheduling, and incoming and outgoing referral management. Instill the IMS mission, vision, and values in the work performed.Submits authorization requests to insurance for ancillary services performed in the clinicManages ancillary schedules to ensure all tests/procedures are approved to be performed before the patient arrives for testingCoordinates and manages physician clinic/procedure schedules with the RFA/Procedure schedulersWelcomes patients as they contact the office either personally or by telephone, and explains the services available, payment categories, and billing proceduresVerifies demographics, referral, and insurance info of new patients and established patientsPrep a few days before verifying insurance/outstanding liabilities/medical documentation/informing patients of copays and deductiblesRe-schedules appointments/tests/procedures if needed due to insuranceReviews and verifies patient coverage of insurance or other agencies and computes the charges to be paid by the patientAnswer all incoming calls and route them to the appropriate staff, phones must be answered within 3 rings, and phone ring volume must be turned up to level 5Verifies eligibility via insurance portals or by calling insuranceProvides excellent customer service and assistance to patients of the practiceCommunicates patient's problem/complaint to the practice managerResponsible for the overall cleanliness of the front officeRequirements:Previous experience with Athena system is a plusExcellent customer service and communication skillsExcellent communication skills-both written and verbalAbility to plan, coordinate, and organize front office tasks andGood computer skills and being familiar with Microsoft (Word and Excel)Knowledge in Insurance portals a plusEducation:High School Diploma or GEDAt least 1 year of customer service skills and experienceJoining IMS Care Center is more than saying "yes" to making the world a healthier place. It's discovering a career that's challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. Our hope is that each day you'll uncover a new reason to love what you do. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now!You can look forward to a generous compensation package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off and a very lucrative 401K plan.IMS Care Center is a tobacco-free work environmentIMS Care Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Worksite address
avondale, AZ, 85392, US
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