Authorization Coordinator

Insurance Authorization CoordinatorSummit Spine and Joint Centers (SSJC) is a rapidly growing, multi-state Interventional Pain Management group practice providing integrated clinical, surgical, and imaging services. With clinic locations across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, our care teams include Integrated Pain Solutions in North Carolina and Savannah Pain Management in Georgia, all operating as part of the SSJC organization. As one of the largest single-specialty practices in the nation, we are committed to collaboration, high-quality patient-centered care, and supporting our teams as we continue to expand. We are seeking motivated, qualified professionals to join us in delivering exceptional care across our growing network.Job Description Summary: Under general supervision of a licensed provider, as an Insurance Authorization Coordinator one must be detail oriented with excellent phone call diction, and outstanding customer service skills. We are seeking motivated individuals who can problem-solve and multitask as we are a fast-paced practice. Gain skills and knowledge of organization policies and procedures in support of the department. This job is a full-time, benefited position at Summit Spine & Joint Centers that reports to the Insurance Manager.Responsibilities:Obtain insurance authorizations for surgical procedures by using online applications or by contacting insurance company directly.Comfortable working in a growing organization and able to navigate change.Address insurance related patient concernsSelf-motivated with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced team environmentReview schedule ahead of time to determine pre-certification and prior authorization requirements.Must be familiar with Medicare and Commercial Insurances.Maintain organized working files of all authorization requests and enter approved authorizations into the system.Coordinate and document all financial responsibilities related to patient deductibles, coinsurance, and copays owed at the time of service.Other Insurance duties as assignedSkills And Abilities:Must be personable and detail oriented as a representative of the practice while callers rely on proper informationExcellent verbal and written skills for proper documentation of encounters.Bilingual candidates are encouraged to applyEducation And Experience:Minimum of 2 years' experience in an outpatient medical office, working in an Insurance Authorization or Pre-Authorization/Certification role.Excellent knowledge of CPT coding, ICD.10 coding and medical pre-certification protocols requiredAuthorization portal experience requiredExperience in Pain Management Authorizations requiredEMR/EHR experience is required.