What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Authorization Specialist position at Florida Retina Institute?
Job Description
Full time position for a busy Retina Practice. Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation Time and Profit Sharing. Bilingual Preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Obtain authorizations / referrals for all office visits and/or procedures
- Insurance verification
- Greets patients and visitors to the practice
- Registers patients in the practice management system which may mean entering information given verbally or on registration forms
- Collects identification and insurance cards and copies or scans them for the record, may photograph the patient for the record
- May collect co-pays or other monies
- Prints encounter form with updated information, or updates information on the encounter form to ensure accuracy
- Has patient sign financial agreement, receipt of privacy policy, benefits assignment, etc.
- Answer phone calls, take messages and make appointments
- Lifting up to 50 lbs.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Requires travel between office from time to time as needed either to perform the duties for which you were hired or to back fill when needed
- Verify insurance
- Prep charts for upcoming clinics
- File loose papers
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, Minimum 1 year experience in the medical field, ophthalmology experience preferred, Multi-tasking, Flexibility, Telephone Skills, Customer Service, Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, Scheduling, Professionalism, Quality Focus, Team driven attitude, and Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to Commute:
- Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (Required)
Work Location: In person
