Scheduling & Auth Specialist 1

This is a temporary position.
Job Summary: The Scheduling & Auth Specialist 1 is responsible for financially clearing insurance verifications for all services and patient financial classifications. Monitors authorizations process for all patient procedures and ancillary services. Serves as the liaison between PBO, Central Authorization, physicians, outside medical groups (OMG), various insurance carriers, patients, and all departments for office visits, in-patient and out-patient services. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Minimum one year of related experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of various insurance types and their guidelines, including the ability to read and interpret EOB's. Working knowledge of current ICD and CPT coding systems. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position. Essential Interpersonal Skills: Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications: None.