Virtual Insurance Professional

Overview The US Oncology Network is looking for an Insurance Authorization Specialist to join our team at Texas Oncology . This full-time remote position will support the Medical Authorizations Department at our 2600 Scripture Road clinic in Denton, Texas. Typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8:00a - 5:00p.
This position will be either a level 1 or Sr based on candidate work experience.

As a part of The US Oncology Network , Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 530 providers in 280+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
The US Oncology Network is one of the nation's largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.
What does the Insurance Authorization Specialist do? (Under general supervision, reviews chemotherapy regimens in accordance to reimbursement guidelines. Obtains necessary pre-certifications and exceptions to ensure no delay in reimbursement of treatments. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Reviews, processes and audits the medical necessity for each patient chemotherapy treatment and documentation of regimen relative to pathway adherence.
Communicates with nursing and medical staff to inform them of any restrictions or special requirements in accordance with particular insurance plans. Updates coding/payer guidelines for clinical staff. Tracks pathways and performs various other business office functions on an as needed basis
Obtains insurance authorization and pre-certification specifically for chemotherapy services. Works as a patient advocate and functions as a liaison between the patient and payer to answer reimbursement questions and avoid insurance delays.
Provides a contact list for patients community resources including special programs, drugs and pharmaceutical supplies and financial resources.
Maintains a good working knowledge of chemotherapy authorization requirements for all payers, State and federal regulatory guidelines for coverage and authorization. Qualifications The ideal candidate for the Insurance Authorization Specialist position will have the following background and experience:

Level 1

Associates degree in Healthcare, LPN state license and registration preferred.
Minimum three (3) years medical insurance verification and authorization preferred.
Level Sr (in addition to level 1 requirements)

~ Minimum three (3) years medical insurance verification and authorization and two (2) years clinical review experience required.

is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.