Authorization Specialist
The Physical Therapy Institute - Washington, Pennsylvania, United States, 15301![The Physical Therapy Institute](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Authorization Specialist at a multi-clinic outpatient physical therapy organization.
Duties would include but not be limited to:
Review clinic schedules dailyIdentify those patients that require authorization, from the date of the Initial EvaluationUpdate an Authorization spreadsheet in Microsoft excel with the:Patient NameEMR NumberInsuranceAdd appointment DateReview and update appointments for all patients on the corresponding clinics authorization spreadsheets dailyCommunicate with the clinics when additional information is needed to obtain an authorizationProgress NoteSchedule a Peer-to-Peer meetings with payor and providerCommunicate with staff if there is a question or problem with a patients authorizationAuthorization and/or Billing Experience Required.Perform authorizations occasionally.Understanding of insurance verification required.Data Entry
Experience with medical insurance or physical therapy is required. Most importantly, familiarity and comfort with technology is important to transition successfully to our EMR and daily systems.
Job Type:Part-time up to 24 hours / week.
Pay:Starting at $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)401(k) matchingReferral program
Healthcare setting:
OutpatientPrivate practice
Medical specialties:
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Attention to detail-mathematical and data processingData processing proficiencyPractice management software, Microsoft WordCommunication skillswritten, verbal and general interactiveOrganizational skillspriority setting, file maintenance & report generation
EDUCATION:
High school or equivalent skills & aptitude; prefer business school graduateBasic computer courses or equivalent preparation
EXPERIENCE:
Authorization and/or Billing Experience requiredExperience/Comfort with technology and Microsoft ExcelMedical or business office front desk management desirable but not requiredInsurance industry claims processing/management desirable but not required
PHYSICAL DEMAND CAPACITY:
Consistent with published industry PDC norms or minimally:
Sitting-routinely for 1-2 hours uninterruptedLifting-occasionally light loads (5-10 pounds)Bending & reachingroutinely for office dutiesWalkingroutinely to access other personnelViewing monitor screen/using keyboardroutinely >1-hour duration