Insurance Authorization Specialist
At Lifeline Vascular Care, we provide the highest quality, most comprehensive and up-to-date care for our patients. Our employees are talented, passionate health care professionals who know how to provide excellent patient care and customer service. We look for people who have a strong work ethic with a positive outlook and team-work attitude with the skills to match.
We are seeking a qualified Insurance Authorization Specialist for immediate placement in our Vascular Access Center, located in San Diego, CA.
The Insurance Authorization Specialist will verify patient insurance coverage, obtain pre-authorizations and Primary Care Provider referrals, schedule patient appointments, coordinate the patient intake process and provide administrative support to the center. This is a challenging, fast-pace job with Monday to Friday schedule, NO nights and weekend shifts. Access Center hours Monday ? Friday, 7 am to 4 pm. Our employees enjoy a great work/life balance and a supportive team environment.
We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package including the following:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic Life and Disability Insurance
Whole Life, Group Accident and Hospital Indemnity
Flexible Spending Account or HSA available
401(k) with Employer match
Paid Holidays and a generous Paid Time Off Plan
Employment at Lifeline Vascular Care is contingent on successful completion of pre-employment screening and background check.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Verifies insurance eligibility, obtains PCP referrals and authorizations for each insurance the patient has in advance of every appointment and documents communication with insurance companies in the scheduling system.
Correctly selects appropriate insurance payors in the patient's electronic chard and prioritizes accurately for billing. Works closely with the ROPS department on billing.
Verifies and enters accurate patient demographic information into the scheduling system.
Performs re-authorization and eligibility checks in a timely manner.
Communicates and documents information regarding change in authorization and eligibility.
Monitors and ensures all client authorization of services are current and quantity and type of services provided meet payer requirements.
Reviews and ensures appropriate processing of authorizations.
Schedules appointments to maximize patient service and optimize patient schedule. Prioritizes incoming referrals and accommodates same day emergency add-on procedures. Provides appointment reminder calls in advance of appointments and track no-show or cancellations. Completes patient registration and check-in procedures.
Performs administrative support activities including answering and routing calls, correspondence, filing, faxing, mailing
Participates in community education activities and programs
Other duties as assigned.
Assist in scheduling patients for vascular access procedures
Participate in community education activities regarding the Access Center
Experience:
Insurance Authorization Specialists : 2 years (Preferred)
Lifeline provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Lifeline Vascular Care complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in
which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Please submit resume on our online application site.
Requirements:
High school Diploma Required
At minimum 2 years of previous experience in insurance verification and authorizations required
Must have knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 codes
Knowledge of third party payer regulations including Medicare, Medical, Veteran Affairs (VA) and private insurance.
Working knowledge with insurance verification, components to include: insurance portals, verification and collecting co-pays
Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates ability to make appropriate judgements as it relates to the payer authorization process.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to multi-task and manage time to complete various duties with busy in-coming phone lines and hold times with insurance companies
Provide exceptional customer service
Ability to deal with confidential information and issues involving discretion and judgement
Works with others in a cooperative and supportive manner
Displays patience and compassion in all customer interactions
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We are seeking a qualified Insurance Authorization Specialist for immediate placement in our Vascular Access Center, located in San Diego, CA.
The Insurance Authorization Specialist will verify patient insurance coverage, obtain pre-authorizations and Primary Care Provider referrals, schedule patient appointments, coordinate the patient intake process and provide administrative support to the center. This is a challenging, fast-pace job with Monday to Friday schedule, NO nights and weekend shifts. Access Center hours Monday ? Friday, 7 am to 4 pm. Our employees enjoy a great work/life balance and a supportive team environment.
We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package including the following:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic Life and Disability Insurance
Whole Life, Group Accident and Hospital Indemnity
Flexible Spending Account or HSA available
401(k) with Employer match
Paid Holidays and a generous Paid Time Off Plan
Employment at Lifeline Vascular Care is contingent on successful completion of pre-employment screening and background check.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Verifies insurance eligibility, obtains PCP referrals and authorizations for each insurance the patient has in advance of every appointment and documents communication with insurance companies in the scheduling system.
Correctly selects appropriate insurance payors in the patient's electronic chard and prioritizes accurately for billing. Works closely with the ROPS department on billing.
Verifies and enters accurate patient demographic information into the scheduling system.
Performs re-authorization and eligibility checks in a timely manner.
Communicates and documents information regarding change in authorization and eligibility.
Monitors and ensures all client authorization of services are current and quantity and type of services provided meet payer requirements.
Reviews and ensures appropriate processing of authorizations.
Schedules appointments to maximize patient service and optimize patient schedule. Prioritizes incoming referrals and accommodates same day emergency add-on procedures. Provides appointment reminder calls in advance of appointments and track no-show or cancellations. Completes patient registration and check-in procedures.
Performs administrative support activities including answering and routing calls, correspondence, filing, faxing, mailing
Participates in community education activities and programs
Other duties as assigned.
Assist in scheduling patients for vascular access procedures
Participate in community education activities regarding the Access Center
Experience:
Insurance Authorization Specialists : 2 years (Preferred)
Lifeline provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Lifeline Vascular Care complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in
which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Please submit resume on our online application site.
Requirements:
High school Diploma Required
At minimum 2 years of previous experience in insurance verification and authorizations required
Must have knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 codes
Knowledge of third party payer regulations including Medicare, Medical, Veteran Affairs (VA) and private insurance.
Working knowledge with insurance verification, components to include: insurance portals, verification and collecting co-pays
Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates ability to make appropriate judgements as it relates to the payer authorization process.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to multi-task and manage time to complete various duties with busy in-coming phone lines and hold times with insurance companies
Provide exceptional customer service
Ability to deal with confidential information and issues involving discretion and judgement
Works with others in a cooperative and supportive manner
Displays patience and compassion in all customer interactions
Apply Now