Precertification Specialist - Urology

Precertification Specialist – Urology

Company:
Baptist Health – Central Alabama, the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama with comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga, and Elmore counties.

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The Pre-Certification Specialist is responsible for obtaining pre‑certification of outpatient and office procedures, scheduling all procedures, assisting patients with insurance and eligibility questions, and communicating effectively with physicians, staff, and third‑party payers.

Obtain pre‑certification of outpatient and office procedures, schedule procedures, assist patients, contact third‑party payers in a timely fashion, and provide notification of member needs.

High School diploma or equivalency required. Two years clerical experience required. Prior training or certification from an approved Nursing Assistant Program and experience in healthcare services preferred.

None required.

• Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety principles of physical care and comfort.
• Ability to use accurate spelling and proper grammar.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Typing, computer, and telephone skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records.
• Ability to communicate and understand medical terminology.
• Ability to prioritize workload to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guests, visitors, and patients.
• Ability to coordinate tasks and work within time constraints.

Position requires sitting for 80% of the workday and mobility for 20% of the workday. Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, and pushing or pulling up to 150 pounds. Continuous need for clear diction, hearing sensitivity, and visual acuity at close and distant ranges.

Exposure to computer work and occasional electrical shock, infectious disease, hazardous chemicals, and radiation.

UAB Medicine Urology

Regular – Full time

First Shift (United States of America)

Entry level

Full‑time

Other – Hospitals and Health Care