Authorization Coordinator
The Authorization Coordinator is a fast-paced position that requires exceptional attention to detail and a thorough understanding of insurance plans, networks, and authorization requirements. The Authorization Coordinator secures prior authorization for diagnostic tests, verifies insurance eligibility, and benefits and checks for certain medical necessity requirements prior to the patient appointment.
- Reviewing current appointment schedule for current date through five days out and the add-on schedule daily for authorizations/referrals needed
- Verifying patient eligibility and benefits
- Contacting referring physicians, PCP’s or health plans for paper referrals and authorizations.
- Contacting patients for proper insurance if needed.
- Handling calls from check in desk or patients regarding referral/authorization questions
- Update patient accounts with appropriate information
- Add referrals/authorization information to specific dates of service before claim filing
- Assist billing personnel with questions regarding eligibility, authorizations and referrals
- Review EMR desktop, email, fax and interoffice communication throughout the day. Responds to all within 24 hours of receipt
- Inform manager of difficulties in obtaining authorizations/referrals from insurance carriers or physician offices
- Informs manager of any changes made by insurance carriers and/or physician offices in obtaining authorizations and/or referrals
- Participates in the referral/authorization education of clinic personnel as it relates to their positions
- Notifies Front Office manager when Phoenix Heart has not received authorization or required referrals prior to patient’s visit
- Prior to leaving for the day, review add-on schedule to see what is needed for the next day
- Scan referrals, authorizations and other insurance related paperwork to import into patient’s chart under the paperclip
- Perform concise and thorough documentation in patient’s charts
- Participation in new hire/annual training is a condition of employment
- Other tasks as assigned