Authorization Specialist, Per Diem, Insurance Verification, Morristown, NJ

Authorization Specialist I

Responsible for securing medical authorizations from third party payers (commercial and government) for post-acute services; will be instrumental in obtaining written documentation, tracking, prioritizing and reporting outcomes of each authorization request.

Principal Accountabilities: (including but not limited to)

• Communicates with patients, employees and vendors regarding services.


• Assists patients, their families and co-workers in understanding authorizations and eligibility


• Checks eligibility for all payor types, assumes responsibility for all patient authorizations.


• Collects and records accurate patient information.


• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures and continually improves practices.


• Able to follow all legal rules and regulations


• Other relevant tasks as assigned.

Schedule:

• Per Diem, Varies

Required:

• High School Diploma

Preferred:

• Laboratory or physician office or clinic experience 
• Medical terminology experience 
• Experience performing healthcare patient registration 

Relevant Experience:

• 6+ months of work experience in an administrative/customer service role