Authorization Specialist

TEKsystems
$21.94 - $30.72 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Poway
Jan 07, 2025
Description The Authorization Specialist will coordinate with physician office staff, patients, and insurance companies to ensure that all types of insurance are verified, and services are authorized. The Authorization Specialist will ensure accurate, prompt and be responsible for delivering superior service, answering phones, communicating with all departments and individuals regarding matters related to patient care, and obtaining and entering accurate demographic/insurance information for all encounters including patient financial expectations. Processes inbound and outbound authorizations and schedules corresponding specialty appointments using Practice Management System (PMS) for patients and/or referring physician offices. Obtains authorizations from various insurance carriers via phone, in writing or email. Coordinates care within the guidelines of multiple health plans, contracts, and insurance types. Ensures efficient documentation of information for insurance verification, registration and billing requirements and follows-up as needed. Responds to inquiries as to status of authorization by assessing the request and evaluating the circumstances to provide the needed information. Demonstrates superior customer service to all external and internal customers. Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, and/or other departments regarding delays or issues relating to authorizations. Consistently meets team metric standards and expectations. Completes other duties as assigned. Additional Skills & Qualifications Two years of insurance authorization experience required, preferably within a multi-specialty Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.94 - $30.72 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.