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Cooper University Health Care

Authorization Specialist

Cooper University Health Care, Cape May Court House, New Jersey, us, 08210

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About Us Come and join the Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional team. We offer a compensation package that includes highly competitive pay, outstanding health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision, for you and your eligible dependents) company-paid life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, other voluntary benefits, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and On-site Early Education Center (10% tuition employee discount.)

Short Description Cape Regional Physician Associates-

is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County.

Cape Regional Physicians Associates has over 60 primary care providers and specialists, delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County.

Experience Required

Knowledge of medical insurance terminology, computer skills for scheduling and familiarity of general office procedures and equipment, arranging appointments for care, providing exceptional customer service

Verifying insurance eligibility and ensuring that insurance requirements are met prior to delivery of service

Explains financial requirements to the patients or responsible parties including authorization process and deductibles

Accurately processes all requests and documents appropriate information within a time-sensitive environment

Ability to deal with the public with professionalism and compassion in stressful situations and prevent, calm, or defuse irate callers and patients by working with them to identify concerns and properly direct calls

Ability to hear inquiries from patients, physicians, clients or staff, answer phone and speak with patients

Education Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent

Special Requirements

Extensive knowledge of medical/radiology terminology

Minimum 3 years of medical office/authorization/insurance experience, preferred

Positive, upbeat disposition with the ability to multitask in fast-paced environment

Must be proficient in Word/Excel and EMR, have good organizational skill