Authorization Specialist

Aqua Dermatology Of FloridaAqua Dermatology is Florida's largest and most comprehensive full-service skin care provider in the Southeast, offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery, vein care, and radiation oncology.The Authorization Specialist will provide support for verifying current and accurate patient insurance information and to work with insurance companies to obtain authorizations for services.Essential Functions:Verify patient benefits and calculate out of pocket costs using multiple insurance resources.Contact patients regarding out-of-pocket costs prior to patient services.Obtain, review, and input insurance authorization and referrals prior to patient services.Monitor and track patient authorizations.Be proficient in the use of ICD-10 and CPT codes.Verifies status of participating providers and insurance plans.Support medical office team members.Works closely with management team in business office to ensure all internal and external customer service issues are addressed.Participates in educational activities and attends department team meetings.Conducts oneself in accordance with company policies and procedures.Performs other duties as required.Competencies:Medical office experience: dermatology, plastic surgery, varicose vein, and/or radiation oncology preferred.Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, insurance payers, ICD-10, CPT codes, and fee schedule reimbursement methodology.Must be detail-oriented and a self-starter with the ability to work independently.Possess excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines and departmental metrics.Must be courteous with excellent customer service skills while maintaining strict confidentiality.Possess high job accuracy, efficiency, and dependability.Must have consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance.Ability to establish effective working relationships with providers, staff and the public.Must have access to fast access internetEducation & Experience:High school graduate, GED or equivalent.One year of medical office insurance and authorization experience.Excellent computer, multi-tasking, phone, and electronic faxing skills.Knowledge of Practice Software System/s.Knowledge of Microsoft products.Our Benefits Include:Medical, Dental, and Vision are available after 30 days of hireShort-term disability and life insurance, and many ancillary options.10 days of PTO with an increase to 15 days upon completing 1st year401 (k) available after 90 days of hireExcellent growth and advancement opportunitiesDiscounts on servicesSchedule/Location:First shift/ Full TimeRemote-Must be based in FL, GA, or ALFounded in 1998, AQUA Dermatology is the Southeast's premier dermatology practice with over 110 locations throughout Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Our established practices and experienced physicians offer patients the most quality outcomes and exceptional patience. From common rashes to skin cancer treatments, plastic surgery procedures to an array of vein treatments, no case is beyond our experience and expertise!