Verification and Authorization Coordinator

At Unifeye Vision Partners (UVP) our mission is simple: to partner with leading eye care practices and support them in their quest to improve the quality of their patients' lives. We are building the leading, nationally recognized integrated eye care community in the country through these partnerships and our commitment to upholding our mission and core values.

Unifeye Vision Partners is currently hiring for a full-time Verification and Authorization Coordinator within our Revenue Cycle department. This position is hybrid in Bloomington and Golden Valley. Starting pay is $21.00-$24.00/hour.

SUMMARY

Performs surgical benefit verification and authorization in accordance with business office and insurance industry policies and procedures.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and track surgery information sheets by working with the daily scheduling reports and the Patient Care Coordinator staff.
• Review Surgery Information Sheets for completeness of insurance information for the necessity for referrals, pre-certifications, and prior authorizations to ensure reimbursement at the highest level possible.
• Verify insurance with respective insurance companies and file all necessary forms for prior authorizations, pre-certifications, and referral requests.
• Verify, update, and enter insurance information into the practice management system (EPM) including policy information, benefit coverage, referrals and prior authorizations.
• Identify, appropriately calculate, and effectively communicate estimated out of pocket costs for patients.
• Provide timely responses to voicemail and email inquiries.
• Provide feedback to Patient Care Coordinators and appropriate staff of necessary waivers or special instructions that may be needed.
• Communicate with patients as needed to acquire necessary information.
• Participate in regular team meetings; provide positive feedback and suggestions.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (AA) from two-year college or technical school; and/or one year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Other Benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.