Authorization & Benefits Coordinator

Description

Vanguard Skin Specialists is a dermatology and plastic surgery practice serving communities in southern Colorado. Our mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world. This mission drives everything we do from opening offices in underserved areas to sponsoring humanitarian projects to volunteering locally and abroad.

We have been recognized as one the top 3 large workplaces in Colorado Springs by the Gazette for six years in a row and as one of the top 150 workplaces in Colorado by the Denver Post for the last four years. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

We have an outstanding billing and finance team, which has a stellar track record of accuracy and productivity while providing great customer service to patients and team members.

· The Authorization and Benefits Coordinator will verify eligibility and benefits for in-office surgeries and patch allergy testing.

· This position will submit authorization requests to various insurance carriers for in-office surgeries and patch allergy testing.

· The Authorization and Benefits Coordinator will ensure complete follow-through on all authorization requests prior to surgery date.

· This position will calculate surgery estimates for patients with remaining deductibles and co-insurance.

· The Authorization and Benefits Coordinator will communicate clearly and respectfully with patients to provide dignity and support regarding their financial options for their upcoming surgeries.

· This position will work closely with the Surgery Coordinator team to ensure all surgical patients receive care timely with approved services. 

· This position may assist with accounts receivable work, when time allows.

· This position will support internal and external stakeholders with questions via phone calls, billing help desk, and billing team email.

· The Authorization and Benefit Specialist will also partake in Team Workshops to assist in project assignments.

Requirements

• A previous position within a healthcare billing team is a must
• Experience with eligibility verification and authorizations is preferred
• A comprehensive understanding of insurance carriers, to include state programs, federal programs, and commercial plans is preferred
• Full revenue cycle billing experience is a plus
• Successful candidates for this job will have strong analytical skills
• Precision, attention to detail, and organization are all critical for the job
• Successful in time management
• Minimum typing speed is 50 wpm
• Proven track record of working well on teams and delivering excellence
• Excellent verbal and written skills required. Customer service experience a plus
• Alignment with the values and mission of Vanguard Skin Specialists 

Reviews

Vanguard Skin Specialists believes in providing regular feedback and encouraging professional development. Your first check-in with HR will be approximately 90 days from your date of hire. Written annual reviews take place each fall. For individuals with less than 6 months of tenure by fall review but greater than 6 months tenure at spring review, then the initial review will take place in the spring review. You will receive training for your role, and you will be expected to take Vanguard courses and/or quizzes to remain employed and progress.

The practice promotes from within which provides opportunity for growth and advancement.

Schedule

This is a full-time, 40-hour, position with business hours Monday to Friday. This position is

based out of Colorado Springs and offers 1 remote day per week, post training completion.

Compensation & Benefits 

Compensation is $20.00-$21.75 an hour (based on experience) with eligibility for overtime. The practice covers a portion of the premium for medical benefits and offers vision, dental, and 401K. The position also comes with Paid Time Off, Graduate School Stipend, bereavement pay, Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave, Employee Discounts on products and aesthetic services.

Physical Working Conditions

· Must be able to remain in a stationary position 90%

· The other 10%, occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office printer, etc.

· Operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, printer, copier, scanner, or fax

· Be able to communicate accurately, effectively, and frequently

· Can identify color on the computer and software used

 Offers for employment will be contingent on successful pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include a background check, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Vanguard Skin Specialists is a privately-owned medical practice that seeks to glorify God by serving patients and the community with humility, integrity, and excellence. Vanguard’s mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world. As a faith-driven organization, Vanguard will support and undertake initiatives and endeavors that support and further Vanguard’s stated purpose, mission, and values.  

Vanguard Skin Specialists strives to be a workplace of choice for professionals who see medicine as a calling. We value employees (referred to as “team members”) who come from all walks of life and religious backgrounds. Team members are not required to share or practice the founders’ religious beliefs and have the right to excuse themselves from any function which compromises their own religious convictions. Any experience of distress or felt discrimination must be reported to HR or a direct supervisor immediately. 

??Vanguard Skin Specialists is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.? 

Salary : $20 - $22