TEKsystems
Prior Authorization Specialist_
TEKsystems, Marlton, New Jersey, United States, 08053
IMMEDIATE PRIOR AUTHOIZATION SPECIALIST NEEDEDOPPORTUNITY TO WORK FOR ONE OF THE LARGEST ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY PRACTICES IN THE AREAMonday-Thursday745am-515pmFriday- 745am-12pm, every 3rd Friday until 3pmMARLTON, NJIN OFFICE, NOT REMOTEDescription:A Prior Authorization Specialist plays a critical role in managing patient care and insurance coverage. They verify insurance coverage, process prior authorization requests, and evaluate individual requests for coverage authorizations. Specialists also interact with providers and health plans regarding utilization management and referral authorization inquiries. This role will also have a bit of financial counselor responsibilitiesVerify medical insurance coverage for patients.Process prior authorization requests with accurate data entry.Evaluate requests for coverage authorizations based on medical necessity.Handle telephone calls and interact with providers and health plans.Set up arrangements or monthly installment plans for patients to pay off balances within hospital guidelines.Follow up on missed payments within three days.Discuss outstanding balances with patients seeking future services.Make collection calls on self-pay and private pay accounts starting at 60 days without payment.Maintain knowledge of programs offered by the providerAbout TEKsystems:We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.