Job Details
Qualifications
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Communication skills
- EHR systems
- High school diploma or GED
- Medical terminology
- Workers' compensation
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Job Description
Authorization and Surgery Scheduler
Pain Management is seeking an experienced Authorization Surgery Scheduler with 2+ years of experience in Pain Management to join our team.
Required Behaviors
· Ability to contribute to the team and be able to develop relationships of mutual respect.
· Ability to maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers and coworkers at all times.
· Acknowledging and resolving patient questions and concerns.
· Communicating and coordinating with colleagues in a positive and professional manner.
· Ensure patient satisfaction and provide professional support.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES
- Accurately process referrals requested within priority-based timeframes and obtain health plan pre-authorization as needed.
- Maintain and update tracking of all referrals in EHR.
- Accurately schedule all procedures and follow up appointments.
- Provide excellent customer service when responding to patient inquiries related to referrals.
- Participate in in-services, meetings, and ongoing education as directed.
- Support the vision, mission, and goals and demonstrate commitment to the values of the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency in medical terminology
- Medical Assistant Certificate
- 2+ years experience in the Pain Management
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
- Ability to multitask required
- Strong communication skills required, including the abilities to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, internally and externally, and at different levels as necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and productively with varied levels of personnel, with professionals and business organizations.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with exceptional professional work ethic.
- Experience with eClinicalWorks (or equivalent EHR) required.
- 2+ Year of experience working with Workers Compensation, PPO, and HMO insurance carriers requesting authorization or precertification is a MUST
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401K
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Health Care Related: 2+ years in Pain Management (Required)
- Surgery Scheduling and Authorizations: 2+ years (Required)
Language:
- Bilingual Spanish (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Healthcare setting:
- Outpatient
- Private practice
Medical specialties:
- Pain Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Health Care Related: 1 year (Required)
- Surgery Scheduling and Authorizations: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: One location