What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prior Authorization Specialist - Omaha (FT 9a-5:30pm, Mon-Fri) position at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals?
$3,000 Sign On Bonus
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Responsible for obtaining pre-authorizations, referrals and continual authorizations for patients receiving outpatient rehabilitation when necessary.
- Works with clinicians to request extensions from insurance companies when necessary.
- Is accountable for validating new patient insurance information entered by scheduling staff.
- Responsible for verification of any insurance information that has not been completed upon admission.
- Responsible for obtaining verification of insurance benefits and completion of insurance benefit forms.
- Responsible for obtaining detail information to facilitate payment such as third party administrator and case manager requests. SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Workers Compensation and commercial insurance required.
- Must have working knowledge of personal computers, word processing software, preferably Word and other Microsoft office programs (Access, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
- May be required to obtain/maintain CPR for Health Care Provider/CPR for Professional Rescuer, based off clinical need and delegation.
- High school equivalency with one year post-high school education
- Two years of relevant work experience required.
- Additional relevant work experience would be considered in lieu of formal post-high school education.