Preauthorization and Referral Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Preauthorization & Referral Assistant to our Insurance & Billing team! Shift: First Schedule: 8a – 4:30p Hours per week: 40 Benefits Status: Eligible Department: Beloit Clinic Insurance/BillingThe Preauthorization and Referral Assistant will be responsible for obtaining prior authorizations and referrals for procedures, admissions, tests, and medications..Promptly responds to inquiries and requests for assistance from providers, staff, patients, payers, and/or employers via telephone, by mail, or in person.Obtains and verifies pertinent medical information and insurance information via the billing/medical record system .Assist sprovider with prior authorization/referral of drugs, including contacting Payers, patient, completing forms and keeps provider updated during this process.Contacts patient Payer(s) regarding preauthorization and/or second opinion requirements prior to procedures, hospital admissions, and tests to assure reimbursement for charges incurred for these services.Reviews daily hospital .schedules to confirm that all required preauthorization have been completed and notifies provider appropriately..Documents pertinent details in the Practice Management System.Uses work queues to identify and work claims in various states of transmission and ensures they are worked in a timely manner.Maintains a working knowledge of Payer rules.Utilizes available Payer websites to complete authorizations and referrals. Demonstrates ability to perform functions accurately and efficiently with computer softwareInteracts in a positive, responsible and cooperative manner with patients, Providers, co-workers and managers.Job Requirements:High School graduate or equivalent. Initiative and sound judgment.Excellent organizational, verbal communication and interpersonal relation skills to be utilized with providers, patients, public staff and payers.Must have knowledge of medical terminology, previous insurance experience, or Medical Assistant experience.Excellent computer skills, with MS Word and Excel preferred.Must adhere to established regulatory agencies, Beloit Health System, and department policies, rules and regulations.Maintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal, financial and medical information about patientsReporting Relationship: Director of Revenue Cycle.Apply today to join our team!