Prior Authorizations Rep Virtual

Corewell Health
Southfield, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/31/2024 CLOSED ON 2/3/2024

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Job Summary

Provides clerical support to assist in the delivery of quality healthcare services via a Financial Clearance model by way of obtaining accurate and timely authorizations. Staff will be trained in various clinical service lines with the ability to support multiple areas within the Central Authorization team. Crucial to obtaining an authorization is the ability to read and understand basic insurance information as well as perform a complete and accurate registration. Training will consist of six weeks of in-person instruction and will shift to remote training after that time pursuant on satisfactory progress including authorizations obtained daily and a passing audit score.


Essential Functions

  • Demonstrates the ability to utilize all payer websites and maintains up to date credentials to assist verifying patient’s coordination of benefits and authorization requirements.
  • Able to perform chart abstraction to pull clinical data from a patient’s chart for review by a payer’s clinical team.
  • Adheres to all department procedures, guidelines, and standard work with the ability to utilize resources appropriately.
  • Complete authorization requests in a timely and efficient manor without compromising quality to ensure patients receive their care as scheduled.
  • Communicates barriers effectively to avoid patient delays in care demonstrating critical thinking skills to anticipate and resolve barriers to success.
  • Maintains a 95% or higher audit score consistently and be open to constructive feedback
  • Proficient in two clinical service areas navigating the nuances of those area’s authorization requirements.
  • Able to obtain 20 authorizations daily (consideration for type of service line).

Qualifications
  • Required High School Diploma or equivalent Basic understanding of medical terminology preferred
  • 1 year of relevant experience In related field. Required
  • 1 year of relevant experience Prior Authorizations Experience Required
  • 1 year of relevant experience Revenue Cycle Preferred
  • Epic Experience Preferred
  • Payor Portal Experience Preferred

Physical Demands

  • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs
  • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs
  • Sitting: Frequently
  • Standing: Occasionally
  • Walking: Occasionally
  • Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
  • Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
  • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
  • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
  • Squat: Seldom
  • Stair Climbing: Seldom
  • Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
  • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
  • Handling: Occasionally
  • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
  • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
  • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
  • Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location

SITE - Beaumont Service Center - 26901 Beaumont Blvd

Department Name

Pre-Authorizations

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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