Job Overview
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Medical Insurance Specialist / Authorization Coordinator to join their team. In this role, you will streamline medical operations by managing referrals, prior authorizations, appeals, and MRI approvals across two distinct medical practices. Utilizing online insurance portals and systems like Athenahealth, you will play a crucial role in ensuring patients receive timely approvals without handling any direct appointment scheduling.

Schedule: Remote Full Time | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance referrals and prior authorization processes.
• Navigate various insurance company portals to submit and track requests.
• Follow up on pending authorizations and referrals.
• Communicate approval and denial updates to the appropriate office staff.
• Maintain accurate records and update provided tracking spreadsheets.
• Handle appeals for denied referrals, procedures, medications, and imaging requests as applicable.
• Follow up on submitted appeals and provide status updates to the practices.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling patient and insurance information.

Requirements

• Previous experience in medical insurance, prior authorizations, referrals, or healthcare administration required.
• Experience working as an authorizations coordinador is required.
• Experience navigating insurance company portals.
• Familiarity with prior authorization and appeals processes.
• Experience with Athenahealth is a plus.
• Strong follow-up and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines independently.
• Comfortable communicating with insurance carriers, patients, and medical office staff.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Windows 10 or Windows 11, Processor: Intel i5 or i7
• Memory (RAM): 16 GB
• Internet Speed: 30 Mbps or higher

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note
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