What are the responsibilities and job description for the Authorization Specialists position at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo)?
Essential Functions
- Monitor the authorizations of upcoming cases on physician’s calendars ensuring authorization for office visits is obtained in a timely and accurate manner.
- Document authorizations and progress of authorizations in the patient's chart. Enter information within case management.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and co-workers and be capable of establishing working relationships with both internal and external customers.
- Work with the department manager to respond to and reduce complaints timely and professionally.
- Ensure strict confidentiality of all health records, member information and meet HIPPA guidelines.
- Effective in organization and billing requirements and authorization process
- Medical terminology.
- Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft/ Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Knowledge of insurance plans and procedures.
- Adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and peers.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Must be detailed oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate the ability to analyze data
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Manual dexterity using a calculator, keyboard, photocopier, and other office equipment.
- Lifting of up to 15 pounds unassisted. Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements standing, walking, squatting and sitting.
- Ability to view computer screens for long periods of time.
- Contact the insurance company to see if authorization is needed for injections, images, in-office procedures, and visits.
- Obtain and document the authorization and benefit details and attach the information to claim for said dates of service.
- Work with Medical Assistants and advise them of the status of authorization.
- Maintain copies of the requests and the results by reference number and proof documents.
- Perform related work as required and other projects and duties as assigned.
- Assist in the insurance verification process as well as requesting referral authorization.
- Contact patients to obtain accurate insurance information.
- Participate in educational activities and attend monthly staff meetings.
- Maintain real-time authorization chats via Athena and Outlook.
- Responsible for medication sign out, order requests, and claim review.
- Orders, receives, and maintain inventory of drugs and ensures their security within the facility.
- Restock, label, collect, dispense and maintain inventory/ submission requests for medications.
- Keeping track of follow ups and schedule patients accordingly.
- Maintains satisfactory productivity rates and ensures the timeliness of claims reimbursement while maintaining work queue.
