Authorizations Manager - Oncology

Job description

Description In this role, you will oversee all authorizations team members within the community hematology-oncology practices. Responsible for administrative and revenue cycle analysis as well as coordination of authorizations department services.

Salary range: $73,000/year - $149,600/year

Qualifications Required:

Working knowledge of insurance authorizations and verification process for major medical insurance plans

Working knowledge of UCLA Health System's scheduling and administrative policies and procedures

Experience with varied computer software and hardware including: word processing, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, CareConnect, and the internet

Typing skills to prepare forms and correspondence with speed and accuracy

Possesses strong customer services skills to promote pleasant and effective interactions with patients, staff, and physicians

Knowledge of CPT and ICD-9/10 codes and medical office procedures. General knowledge of oncology procedures and terminology

Ability to set priorities and complete assignments in a timely manner under minimal supervision

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Advanced organizational skills to ensure a workable, efficient workspace and accomplish established objectives

Working knowledge of third party payor verifications terminology to determine benefit eligibility and interpretation of coverage

Knowledge of State and Federal programs to ensure reimbursement

Skills in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices, and procedures to recognize alternative solutions

Ability to problem solve with personnel/teams while maintaining cooperative working relationships with administrators, physicians, peers, and the public

Skills in recognizing an emergency or high priority situation and taking appropriate and immediate action. Demonstrate ability to maintain composure when confronted by difficult situations and respond professionally

Ability to work as part of a leadership team, maintaining confidentiality in all assignments, and showing initiative in identifying and solving problems as they occur

Skills in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities

Skills to analyze and complete the revenue cycle

Demonstrated ability to creatively integrate competing demands of a multidisciplinary setting into a productive work environment

Skills in verbal and non-verbal communications to clearly convey complex problems and proposals in both formal and informal settings

Working knowledge of research-oriented patient care systems

Working knowledge of University policies and procedures to appropriately manage revenue systems, cashiering, risk management, and personnel

Previous demonstrated expertise in managing patient services staff

Who can apply

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