What are the responsibilities and job description for the Authorization Specialist position at Medix?
HIRING AN AUTHORIZATION SPECIALIST IN PHOENIX, AZ!
Schedule : M-F 8-5 PM
Pay Range : Between $18-$21 / hr depending on experience & qualifications!
Day to day :
- Contacts insurance plans to determine eligibility, obtains coverage, benefit information, and prior authorization for services
- Processes requests for prior authorization from clinics and Patient Care Coordinators
- Documents findings thoroughly and accurately
- Makes changes to demographic information as necessary in order to produce a clean patient statement
- Meets or exceeds productivity standards in the completion of daily assignments and accurate production
- Maintains an error rate in accordance with departmental policy
- Performs training with organizational staff on procedures for requesting, documenting and processing prior authorizations
- Performs additional duties as assigned
Must Have Qualifications :
Benefits :
401(k) Retirement Plan, multiple medical, dental and vision plan options, Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance Plan, Weekly Pay, Paid Sick Time Offered in WA (1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked)
For California Applicants :
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
Salary : $18 - $21
