Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Patient Authorization Coordinator Job Locations US-NJ-FAIRFIELD ID 2024-139628 Line of Business Amerita Position Type Full-Time Pay Min USD $28.00/Hr. Pay Max USD $28.00/Hr. Our Company

Amerita

Overview

The Patient Authorization Coordinator – Lead has primary responsibility for the timely clearance of new referrals.  In addition, this position provides support and training for Patient Authorization Coordinator team members as well as other specialty intake staff as necessary. 

 

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

9:00am - 5:30pm

no weekends

 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits plus, HSA & FSA Savings Accounts
• Supplemental Coverage – Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off & Holidays 

Responsibilities Obtains core initial authorizations and re-authorizations as required for branchEnters patient authorization information into the computer Generates tracking reports from CPR+ to assist with tracking of authorizations and daily Rx dispensing reports to identify changes in patient’s therapyCommunicates with other departments regarding the status of authorizationsUnderstands which insurance providers have active contracts with AmeritaManages assigned statuses (Auth, Auth Pending) in the Ready to BillLeads Patient Authorization Coordinator team in support of RCM to ensure billing and collections issues are researched and when possible, resolvedMaintains confidentiality of patient and proprietary informationSupports other branches as needed Qualifications High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree or some college preferredMinimum two (2) years of experience collecting referral information in the healthcare marketExperience working with all payer types, including Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance companiesKnowledge of insurance verification and pre-certification proceduresUnderstands the scope of services that Amerita can provideStrong verbal and written communication skills About our Line of Business Amerita is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. Committed to excellent service, our vision is to combine the administrative efficiencies of a large organization with the flexibility, responsiveness and entrepreneurial spirit of a local provider. For more information about Amerita, please visit www.ameritaiv.com. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Salary Range USD $28.00 / Hour