Prior Authorization Assistant

Prior Authorization Assistant

Integrated Resources, Inc., is led by a seasoned team with combined decades in the industry. We deliver strategic workforce solutions that help you manage your talent and business more efficiently and effectively. Since launching in 1996, IRI has attracted, assembled and retained key employees who are experts in their fields. This has helped us expand into new sectors and steadily grow.

We've stayed true to our focus of finding qualified and experienced professionals in our specialty areas. Our partner-employers know that they can rely on us to find the right match between their needs and the abilities of our top-tier candidates. By continually exceeding their expectations, we have built successful ongoing partnerships that help us stay true to our commitments of performance and integrity.

Our team works hard to deliver a tailored approach for each and every client, critical in matching the right employers with the right candidates. We forge partnerships that are meant for the long term and align skills and cultures. At IRI, we know that our success is directly tied to our clients' success.

Job Description

• Process and documents all incoming inpatient and outpatient prior authorization (PA) requests as outlined by policies and procedures.
• Contacts providers via phone or fax to request additional information or clarification as needed per established process.
• Communicates effectively with customers/providers (both internally and externally) regarding the status of PA requests.
• Enters PA requests into the prior authorization database, prepares documentation, and tasks to the appropriate staff member for clinical review.
• Completes special projects as requested.

Qualifications

1. Previous experience in a clinical environment.

2. Previous experience working in managed health care setting or insurance environment.

3. Knowledge of Medical Terminology.

4. Knowledge of additional Microsoft Office software such as PowerPoint.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions:

1. Work hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Any additional hours must be approved by supervisor.

2. Majority of work will be performed at an office desk.