Title: Authorization Specialist II
Location: REMOTE TX
Duration: 3* Months Contract *
Target Start Date (based on successful onboarding completion): 08/08/2024
Shift: Monday - 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM / Tuesday to Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekend Rotation: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (either Saturday or Sunday; once month)
- This is a project but start and end times will depend on business needs (work volume)
Walk me through the day-to-day responsibilities of this role and a description of the project:
- Receive incoming medical authorization requests from hospitals via E-fax, phone queue, or web
- Data enter authorization request and transmit back to facility via E-fax or phone
Describe the performance expectations/metrics for this individual and their team:
- Referral Specialist is required to enter a minimum of five structured notes per hour
Tell me about what their first day looks like:
- There will be a phone call from me as an introduction and consist of E-trainings
What previous job titles or background work well in this role?
- Referral Specialist, Medical Biller or Medical Coder, Customer Service Representative
What makes your team/department/culture special that you would like candidates to know?
- If one of us is struggling we all help!
Required Skills/Experience/Education:
- 2+ years of RECENT Authorization/Referral Experience (requesting/creating authorizations)
- Strong Typing Skills 40 WPM, Strong Computer Skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Spreadsheets, and Outlook), experience with multiple screens, and Multitasking skills.
- Planning/organizing- detail oriented, Time Management, Ability to work in a team environment AND independently, Good communication and customer service.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- To qualify, you need to take a Typing Test before your application
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Experience:
- Referral or Authorizations: 2 years (Required)
Location:
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: Remote