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RMG is Hiring a Prior Authorization Coordinator Near Northridge, CA
As one of the fastest growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California, Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare & Affiliated Doctors of Orange County, offers a fast-paced, exciting, welcoming and supportive work environment. Opportunities abound, and enterprising, capable, focused people prosper with us. We promote teamwork, nurture learning, and encourage advancement for all of our employees. We want to see you excel, because we believe that your success is our success.
We are recruiting for Prior Authorization Coordinators to join our team in Northridge.
The role of the Prior Auth Coordinator is to promptly, efficiently and accurately execute all aspects of the referral process. Facilitating the right care at the right time in the right setting. Process requests from Access Express that are pended or reprocess approved or denied auths and package properly for review and resolution. Check eligibility and benefits on all DME and home health authorizations prior to forwarding on request to prior authorization nurse or medical director for approval. Capture any leakage and provide feedback to the leadership team for additional training. Maintain turnaround time compliance in all aspects of the Prior Authorization process. Promote the quality and cost effectiveness of medical care through strict adherence to all UM Policy and procedure. |
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
1. Understand and execute the principles of Prior Authorization to facilitate the right care at the right time in the right setting. 2. Perform all assistant and coordinator job functions. 3. Able to solve complex prior authorization questions and issues. 4. Effectively handle all incoming provider calls including the most challenging provider offices. 5. Identified trends with provider offices and interfaces with those provider offices. 6. Request Network Management training or on site visit to provider offices needing reinforcement. 7. Identify issues that need to be escalated to a lead or supervisor. 8. Identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations for change. 9. Process requests from Access Express that are pended or reprocess approved or denied auths and package properly for review and resolution. 10. Check eligibility and benefits on all items requiring a benefit check such as DME and home health authorizations prior to forwarding on request to prior authorization nurse or medical director for approval. 11. Capture any leakage and provide feedback to the leadership team for additional training. 12. Maintain turnaround time compliance in all aspects of the Prior Authorization process. 13. Work in collaboration with the department Prior Auth Assistants, Specialists, Team Leads, Supervisor, Managers and Regional Medical Directors and Network Managers to ensure a level of referral processing that meets or exceeds the organization’s expectation. 14. Recognize when an error has been made and immediately report it to the appropriate supervisor or manager. 15. Maintain quality monitors as assigned by Supervisor. 16. Complete assigned tasks accurately and within specified time limits. 17. Treat co-workers and customers with patience and respect. 18. Assist other staff and support the team approach. 19. Participate in the efficient, effective, and responsible use of resources such as supplies and equipment. 20. Communicate appropriately and clearly to management, co-workers, and physicians. 21. Maintain all reference material that is provided by the supervisor, manager or director. 22. Know and follow the Employee Handbook policies and procedures. 23. Maintain patient confidentiality so that HIPAA compliance is observed at all times. 24. Demonstrate honesty and integrity in everyday activities. 25. Arrive to work on time. Consistently be at work. Display flexibility regarding lunches, breaks and work hours. 26. Willingness to work overtime when requested. 27. All other duties as directed by management. |
Education and/or Experience:
1. High School graduate required 2. 1-2 years IPA or Medical office experience 3. Experience with prior authorization process strongly preferred. 4. Knowledge of Healthcare and Managed Care preferred 5. Proficient in MS Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint). 6. Ability to operate PC based software programs or data base management systems 7. Proficient with turnaround time compliance in all aspects of the PA Process 8. Must possess strong organizational skills and be detail oriented. 9. Knowledge of computers, faxes, printers and all other equipment. 10. Ability to multi-task and meet turnaround times 11. Ability to deal with responsibility with confidential matters. 12. Ability to work in a multi-task, high energy environment. |
Full Time Position Benefits:
The success of any company depends on its employees. For us, employee satisfaction is crucial not only to the well-being of our organization, but also to the health and wellness of our members. As such, we are firmly dedicated to providing our employees the options and resources necessary for building security and maintaining a healthy balance between work and life.
Our dedication to our staff is evident in our comprehensive benefits package. We offer a very generous mixture of benefits, including many employer-paid options.
Health and Wellness:
- Employer-paid comprehensive medical, pharmacy, and dental for employees
- Vision insurance
- Zero co-payments for employed physician office visits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Savings and Retirement:
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Income Protection Insurance
Other Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company celebrations
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Business-casual working environment
- Sick days
- Paid holidays
- Mileage
Employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the LA City Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Job Summary
Full Time
$50k-62k (estimate)
03/10/2024
05/09/2024
rmgmedia.com
ATLANTA, GA
25 - 50
2013
<$5M
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