What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prior Authorization Coordinator position at Medical Associates of Albany, PC?
Responsibilities
- Obtain pre-authorization for medications
- Communicate with healthcare providers to gather necessary patient information.
- Coordinate with insurance companies to secure approvals.
- Review patient files and insurance information for accuracy.
- Maintain detailed records of authorization requests and approvals.
- Follow up on pending authorizations to ensure timely processing.
- Provide assistance to patients regarding authorization status and insurance coverage.
Collaborate with other healthcare team members to streamline the pre-authorization process
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a healthcare or insurance setting.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and insurance processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Insurance verification
- Patient management
- Communication
- Data entry
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Experience:
- Insurance verification: 2 years (Preferred)
- Medical billing: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Leesburg, GA 31763 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Leesburg, GA 31763: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
