Lexington, KY, USA
9 hours ago
Insurance Authorization Specialist/UKHC
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Job Title Insurance Authorization Specialist/UKHC Requisition Number RE48146 Working Title Insurance Authorization Specialist - Radiation Medicine Department Name M3350:Radiation Medicine Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 07 Salary Range $17.50-27.31/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Sitting for long periods. Shift Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Job Summary The Radiation Medicine Clinic is currently seeking an Insurance Authorization Specialist to provide standardization, quality, expertise and customer service focus to our medical departments. The role will work with third party payers and providers to ensure payment of tests and procedures prior to administration of test and/or procedures.

Duties for this position include confirming all necessary information needed to properly perform and identify billing information needed to maintain compliance with institutional, state, and federal practices. 

Primary responsibilities will include obtaining pre-certification and pre-authorization of test and medication requests by medical providers as well as working with medical providers to find suitable alternatives to tests or medications that do not meet pre-certification or pre-authorization requirements. This position will require the ability to sit for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Knowledge and experience in medical coding (ICD-10 and CPT) as well as medical terminology is highly recommended. Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced environment are needed, as well as knowledge of the insurance authorization process. This position requires exceptional customer service skills. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Associate degree in a healthcare-related field and at least five years of healthcare employment experience preferred; understanding of CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes highly preferred. Deadline to Apply 11/21/2024 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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