Authorization Specialist I

Job description

Position Purpose: Supports the prior authorization request to ensure all authorization requests are addressed properly and in the contractual timeline. Aids utilization management team to document authorization requests and obtain accurate and timely documentation for services related to the members healthcare eligibility and access. Education/Experience: Requires a High School diploma or GED. Entry-level position typically requiring little or no previous experience. Understanding of medical terminology and insurance preferred. Supports authorization requests for services in accordance with the insurance prior authorization list Supports and performs data entry to maintain and update authorization requests into utilization management system Assists utilization management team with ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on authorizations and referrals in accordance with policies and guidelines Contributes to the authorization review process by documenting necessary medical information such as history, diagnosis, and prognosis based on the referral to the clinical reviewer for determination Remains up-to-date on healthcare, authorization processes, policies and procedures Performs other duties as assigned Top 3 must-have hard skills stack-ranked by importance 1Word, excel 2 Attention to Detail 3Team oriented

salary: $22.99 - $23 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

Supports authorization requests for services in accordance with the insurance prior authorization list

Supports and performs data entry to maintain and update authorization requests into utilization management system

Assists utilization management team with ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on authorizations and referrals in accordance with policies and guidelines

Contributes to the authorization review process by documenting necessary medical information such as history, diagnosis, and prognosis based on the referral to the clinical reviewer for determination

Remains up-to-date on healthcare, authorization processes, policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

- Word, excel

- Attention to Detail

- Team oriented

Qualifications

- Years of experience: 0 years

- Experience level: Experienced

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This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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Worksite address

detroit, MI, 48224, US

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