Authorization Specialist

Position: Benefits and Authorization Specialist
## Benefits and Authorization Specialist
** Job Posting

Title:

** Benefits and Authorization Specialist**---
- **** Hiring Department:
** Dell Medical School**---
- **** Position Open To:
** All Applicants**---
- **** Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

** 40**---
- **** FLSA Status:
** To Be Determined at Offer**---
- **** Earliest

Start Date:

** Ongoing**---
- **** Position Duration:
** Expected to Continue**---
- ***
* Location:

** AUSTIN, TX**---
- **** Job Details:
** Purpose The Benefits and Authorization Specialist is responsible for verifying patient insurance coverage, obtaining pre-authorizations, and providing financial assistance support to ensure patients receive necessary medical services. This role involves coordinating with insurance companies, healthcare providers, and patients to manage benefits and authorizations efficiently.
** Responsibilities
* * Patient Benefits Verification
* Verify patient insurance coverage and benefits for medical services.
* Communicate with insurance companies to confirm patient eligibility and coverage details.
* Provide patients with clear and accurate information regarding their benefits and financial responsibilities.

Authorization Management
* Obtain prior authorizations for medical procedures and services as required by insurance providers.
* Track and follow up on pending authorizations to ensure timely approval.
* Maintain accurate records of authorization requests and approvals.

Patient Communication & Support
* Serve as a point of contact for patients regarding their insurance benefits and authorization status.
* Address patient inquiries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
* Educate patients on their insurance plans and assist them in understanding their coverage.

Collaboration with Healthcare Providers
* Work closely with healthcare providers to gather necessary documentation for authorization requests.
* Coordinate with medical staff to ensure all required information is submitted to insurance companies.
* Facilitate communication between providers and insurance companies to resolve any issues.

Documentation and Record Keeping
* Maintain detailed and accurate records of all patient interactions, benefits verifications, and authorization requests.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory and organizational policies regarding patient information and documentation.
* Regularly update patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.##

Required Qualifications
* High School Diploma/GED
* At least 2 year(s) of experience in healthcare setting, preferably in patient benefits, insurance verification, or authorization roles.
* Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.*## ##

Preferred Qualifications
* Associate's Degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field
* At least 3 year(s) of experience in medical billing or insurance authorization.
* Certification in medical billing and coding (e.g., CPC, CPB)
* Prior Authorization Certified Specialist (PACS) certification.## Salary Range $45,000 + depending on qualifications## Working Equipment/Environment
• Standard office environment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard## Required Materials
* Resume/CV
* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
* Letter of interest
** Important*
* ** for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:
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