Benefits and Authorization Specialist

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.

Requirements

• 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
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• Employment Eligibility:
• Retirement Plan Eligibility:
• The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week

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Additional Information

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.

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