Precertification Associate - Pain Management

Building Name: UVMMC - 62 Tilley Drive Location Address: 62 Tilley Drive, South Burlington Vermont Regular Department: Pain Management Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80 Shift: Day Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Weekend Needs: None Salary Range: Min $22.82 Mid $28.53 Max $34.23 Recruiter: Melissa Cummings We are the heart and science of medicine. We are UVM Medical Center. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Precertification Associate is a fundamental part of the patient experience and is a key contributor to the financial health of the organization. The Precert Associate coordinates all aspects of the authorization process for assigned services provided within the UVMMC Health network to assure patients are able to be scheduled timely and their financial health is secured. Associate coordinates and researches with respective clinic to assure all necessary clinical information is available and ready for submission to Payer. Associate will be expected to work with supporting departments throughout the network to assure referrals and authorizations are in place prior to the service date. This includes assuring proper registration, Insurance eligibility, benefit management, medical necessity, coding, denial research and scheduling timelines. Associate will work with providers and clinic supervisors to reschedule or escalate or cancel services where medical necessity and authorization cannot be obtained. Associate must maintain excellent customer service with all departments within the patient experience. EDUCATION: Associates degree in a health care field or business is required or equal experience. Coding and Medical terminology is encouraged. EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in the insurance industry, medical practice billing and/or coding position, scheduling clinic appointments, utilization review. WHY UVM MEDICAL CENTER (UVMMC)? UVMMC is dedicated to our patients, providing the highest quality care for patients and their families. It is a mission that defines our culture, one of teamwork and collaboration. Every employee, whether they work directly in patient care or in a supporting role, has a hand in contributing to the wellness of the patient and the community. LEARN MORE: · What is it like working here? · · Why Burlington, VT? · The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high-quality academic health care for a rural region. The University of Vermont Medical Center will continue to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during candidacy and employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices as follows: Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Medical Center are based on legitimate job-related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individual’s sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. UVMHealth.org/MedCenter The UVM Medical Center Blog EEO is the law.