Prior Authorization Specialist

About Us For over two decades, Riverhills Neuroscience has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional neuroscience care. Our commitment to excellence extends across diagnosis, education, and treatment for those facing nervous system diseases and injuries. Position Details Position: Prior Authorization Specialist Location: Norwood Office Department: Billing Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, Hybrid, 2 days in office, 3 days remote after full in office training. Pay: $18-22 per hour Key Benefits For Full-Time Employees Competitive pay based on experience, minimum $18 401k with Profit Sharing and 4% Company Match Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance Company Paid Life Insurance Paid Holidays Over three weeks of Paid Time Off Continuing Education Reimbursement Uniform Allowance Free Parking Responsibilities Streamline pre-certification, authorization, and referral processes, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements. Coordinate with insurance entities, review organizations, and clinical contacts for effective communication and benefit determination. Facilitate peer-to-peer reviews for escalated encounters and address inquiries from providers, staff, and patients. Ensure timely and accurate insurance authorizations, conduct medical benefits investigations, and manage authorizations for botulinum toxin procedures. Monitor schedules for insurance coverage changes, oversee specialty pharmacy orders, and maintain/update the ordering spreadsheet. Initiate patient education on available assistance programs. Background And Experience 1-2 years of relevant experience in medical billing and/or prior authorization within a healthcare practice. Pain Management experience is a plus. Experience with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and practice management system. Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and major insurance carrier's guidelines. Working knowledge of ICD-9-10 medical coding and billing and medical terminology. Superior verbal and written skills are a must, as are sound judgement, maturity, and the ability to establish good rapport with employees, patients, physicians, and vendors. Equal Opportunity/Drug-Free Workplace Riverhills Neuroscience is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. If you're eager to contribute to a world-class healthcare team, we look forward to welcoming dedicated professionals to contribute to the growth of our practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Riverhills Neuroscience