Prior Authorization Specialist
Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC

Job Info

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Job Summary

Beacon Hill's client is looking for a Prior Authorization Specialist who will serve as a central contact for patients, providers and payers, via telephone (and potentially in person), assisting them in obtaining insurance pre-authorization for procedure. This individual will provide exceptional customer service to meet the needs of patients and other healthcare providers.

This position is onsite in Plymouth, MN and a direct-hire position.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates computer and phone system to appropriately and accurately record contacts, discussions, patient tracking and the pre-authorization process.
• Verifies and updates patients' insurance and demographic information.
• Researching and recording payer processes for pre-authorizations and appeals
• Verifies and updates insurance cards/ eligibility, other billing-related documents and
• completes work activities to ensure work assigned is completed in a timely manner.
• Follows regulatory and organizational processes to ensure the necessary forms are completed
• Operates a fax machine, photocopier and/or printer effectively to communicate patient
• Information to the necessary recipients.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a professional and timely manner by collecting and
• relaying information to appropriate team to ensure resolution.
• Pleasant demeaner with patients and their providers
• Regular in-office attendance is required to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills,
• knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of physician billing
• Patient insurance verification or pre-authorization experience in a health care setting, required; 2 years preferred
• Knowledge of various insurance plans (HMO, PPO, POS, Medicare, Medicaid) and payors required
• Basic understanding of medical terminology
• HIPAA regulations and Microsoft Office programs

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

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