Specialist-Authorization Denial

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp

Jackson, MS

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Career Counseling, Career Development, Chemotherapy, Clinical Information, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Support, Clinical Validation, Communication Skills, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, English Language, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Healthcare, Higher Education, Insurance, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Maintain Compliance, Medical Research, Multitasking, Oncology, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Pharmacy, Productivity Management, Radiation Therapy, Radiology, Record Keeping, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Regulatory Requirements, Reimbursement, Retro, Surgical Procedures, Time Management, Treatment Plan, Writing Skills
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Jackson, MS
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3 days ago

Specialist-Authorization Denial in Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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Specialist-Authorization Denial

Job ID: 41380

Job Category: Administrative Non Clinical Support

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Days

Department: Denial Mitigation

Facility: BMHCC System Services

Location: Memphis, TN

Overview

Summary

Authorization Denial Specialist ensures that chemotherapy (specialty group) and other infusions/radiation therapy/radiology/ surgical services meet medical necessity and appropriateness per insurance medical policies/ FDA/NCCN guidelines. Initiates and coordinates pre-certifications/prior authorizations per payer guidelines prior to services being rendered and completes the Insurance verification process.

Reviews clinical information and supporting documentation for outpatient or Part B services authorization denials to determine and perform retro authorizations, reconsiderations or appeal actions to defend the revenue. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain and review treatment/therapy plan orders for medical necessity and appropriateness according to insurance medical policy/FDA/NCCN guidelines and requirements.
  • Research insurance company medical policies, medical literature, and compendiums to determine eligibility for services. Utilize multiple healthcare websites
  • Responsible for tracking, obtaining, and extending authorizations from various carriers in a timely manner
  • Responsible for completing the Insurance Verification process
  • Works closely with physicians and clinic staff obtain authorizations to promote positive patient outcomes, timely treatment and positive reimbursement
  • Understands and complies with regulatory requirements by specific insurance companies and facilitates compliance by maintaining awareness of guidelines and ensuring compliance through communication and documentation to appropriate staff.
  • Reviews, assesses and evaluates all authorization denial communications received in order to optimize reimbursement

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Minimum Required

3 - 5 years of business experience in a healthcare environment with 2 of those years being in a clinical setting.

Preferred/Desired

5 years of business experience in a healthcare environment with at least 3 years payer specific experience.

3 years clinical experience in a clinical care setting

Pre-certification experience desired.

Education

Minimum Required

Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral, and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. Strong organizational skills. Ability to type and/or key correctly

Preferred/Desired

Associates degree or 2 years of college level courses.

Training

Minimum Required

Requires critical thinking and judgement.

Preferred/Desired

Must demonstrate the ability to appropriately use standard criteria established by payers.

Special Skills

Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to speak, articulate, and be understood clearly.

Minimum Required

Ability to read and understand medical policies, compendiums, LCDs, and FDA guidelines. Must be able to multi-task and be flexible. Advance computer literacy skills and problem-solving skills. Ability to deal with confrontational issues and high stress situations with patients, family, and physicians.

Preferred/Desired

Knowledge of oncology pre-certification requirements and guidelines.

Licensure

Preferred/Desired

Pharmacy Tech, CHAA, RHIT, LPN, RN

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