Dean’s Professional Services is now hiring qualified, patient-care-focused Authorization Specialist I to work for a Hospital Facility in TX. Remote 

We are on a mission to create care that’s more convenient and professional. With solutions that are value-based and patient-centered. To accomplish this, we are looking for individuals who share our sense of excellence and are ready to embrace new opportunities!

Authorization Specialist I are responsible for supporting the prior authorization request to ensure all authorization requests are addressed properly and in the contractual timeline. Aids utilization management team to document authorization requests and obtain accurate and timely documentation for services related to the members healthcare eligibility and access.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supports authorization requests for services in accordance with the insurance prior authorization list.
• Responsibilities: Supports and performs data entry to maintain and update authorization requests into utilization management system.
• Assists utilization management team with ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on authorizations and referrals in accordance with policies and guidelines.
• Contributes to the authorization review process by documenting necessary medical information such as history, diagnosis, and prognosis based on the referral to the clinical reviewer for determination.
• Remains up-to-date on healthcare, authorization processes, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Required.
• Understanding of medical terminology and insurance preferred. 
• Entry-level position typically requiring little or no previous experience. 
• MUST be able to type 50 WPM due to high volume of work.
• 10,000 Keystrokes alphanumeric per hour needed = 50 WPM.
• Ability to be punctual and reliable on the job.
• 3 months to 1 year of data processing or clerical experience preferred, but not required

Job Details:

• Schedule varies; Typically M-F between 6am -7pm CST. Sat. 7am-5pm CST, Sun. 7:30pm-4:30pm CST
• Must reside in TX. Remote
• $16/hr benefits
• Must reside in Texas. Remote. 
• Full benefits – healthcare, dental, vision, 401k program
• Temp-to-Hire opportunity
• Outpatient facility 

Dean’s Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm. Since 1993, DPS has placed over 45,000 professionals across the nation. We work with our clients to provide placement opportunities that match your skill, experience, and personality. For more information please visitwww.deansprofessionalservices.com.