About this opportunity
Jiffy Lube International, Inc. lists this Authorizations Specialist opportunity in freehold, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 PM, On site Freehold location
The Authorizations Specialist is responsible for monitoring incoming patient orders and gathering information needed to complete the pre-authorization and scheduling of an order. The individual will evaluate portions to be paid by the customer and perform all insurance related assignments. The individual is responsible for completing all job-related responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Voluntary Dental insurance
Voluntary Vision Insurance
401K with company match
Paid holidays
Culture
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute was founded in 2007 with the merger of two of the areas longest tenured practices Western Monmouth Orthopedic Associates and New Jersey Orthopedic Associates. For more than 25 years, each has been a leader in providing quality orthopedic and sports medicine care. Together as one, we re even stronger and making a real difference in people s lives.
The combined practice allows us to draw on our complementary strengths to deliver exceptional patient-centered, patient-focused care for a better overall patient experience.
Responsibilities
Obtains authorization for all diagnostic imaging, orthotics, DME, EMG studies, & Hyaluronic Acid Injections directly or by submitting documentation to facility or vendor
Contact patients as necessary to advise on scheduling.
Direct and timely contact with providers, medical assistants, and patient care coordinators in regard to patients' authorization status
Review and notify provider of denials, appeal as needed, assist in setting up peer to peers
Perform verification of patient s insurance preferred drug prior to authorization request.
Obtain and coordinate delivery of injection medication from pharmacy for all commercial insurances and physicians in the practice.
Ensures that the verification of customers insurance benefits is completed and updated
Notifies customers of deductibles, authorization approvals and co-insurance due
Regularly calls insurance companies to follow up on patient status/claims
Explores other payment options with customers when needed
Always keeps sensitive customer and company information confidential
Contacts customers to obtain any outstanding information
Learn and understand all aspects of Revenue Cycle responsibilities and participate in a cross-training session.
Coordinates authorizations for customers with PIP/ Workers comp claims.
Cross trained to support and perform all aspects of back office. Cover other assignments when requested by management
Phone must be turned on/logged in daily and ready to receive all calls related to authorizations, whether from patients or insurance companies.
Responsible for timely completion of all new hire training, departmental training and yearly compliance training on an ongoing basis.
Responsible for timely and accurate completion of timesheets/ time records for hours work and payroll processing.
Time records must be completed and approved by employee no later than close of business on last day of each pay period.
Other relevant duties as assigned by management
Requirements
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Minimum 1 year experience in a medical setting
Computer Literacy with Micrososft office programs (Outlook, Excel, etc)
High school graduate
Equal Opportunity Employer
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Worksite address
freehold, NJ, 07728, US
Who can apply
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