PATIENT AUTHORIZATION COORDINATOR - LEAD

Fairfield, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2024
PATIENT AUTHORIZATION COORDINATOR - LEAD
Job Locations US-NJ-FAIRFIELD
ID 2024-139628 Line of Business Amerita Position Type Full-Time Pay Min USD $28.00/Hr. Pay Max USD $28.00/Hr.
Our Company

Amerita

Overview

The Patient Authorization Coordinator - Lead has primary responsibility for the timely clearance of new referrals. In addition, this position provides support and training for Patient Authorization Coordinator team members as well as other specialty intake staff as necessary.

Responsibilities
    Obtains core initial authorizations and re-authorizations as required for branch
  • Enters patient authorization information into the computer
  • Generates tracking reports from CPR to assist with tracking of authorizations and daily Rx dispensing reports to identify changes in patient's therapy
  • Communicates with other departments regarding the status of authorizations
  • Understands which insurance providers have active contracts with Amerita
  • Manages assigned statuses (Auth, Auth Pending) in the Ready to Bill
  • Leads Patient Authorization Coordinator team in support of RCM to ensure billing and collections issues are researched and when possible, resolved
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient and proprietary information
  • Supports other branches as needed
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or some college preferred
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience collecting referral information in the healthcare market
  • Experience working with all payer types, including Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance companies
  • Knowledge of insurance verification and pre-certification procedures
  • Understands the scope of services that Amerita can provide
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
About our Line of Business
Amerita is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. Committed to excellent service, our vision is to combine the administrative efficiencies of a large organization with the flexibility, responsiveness and entrepreneurial spirit of a local provider. For more information about Amerita, please visit www.ameritaiv.com. Follow us on TwitterandLinkedIn.
Salary Range
USD $28.00 / Hour

Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (“ResCare”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.

 

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