Our Story

Savas (pronounced sah-vus) is a derivative of the word Seva (pronounced say-va), which means an act of selfless service and compassionate care. At Savas Health we strive every day to live up to that definition by providing the best care possible for our complex patient population. Our team of medical doctors, psychologists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, dietitians, and massage therapists work together within a revolutionary transdisciplinary model that addresses the quadruple aim of healthcare: enhancing patient experience, improving patient health, reducing healthcare costs, and increasing employee satisfaction. Visit our website at www.savashealth.com.

Job Duties

• Focus on authorizations for specialized programs such as Advanced Interventional Therapies or Unitized Transdisciplinary Care (UTC).
• Initiate and manage authorization requests with insurance companies and government payers, ensuring all necessary documentation is obtained for processing.
• Communicate with payers regarding patient grievances, collect and submit responses in a timely manner.
• Obtain prior authorizations promptly from various insurance companies and notify relevant staff once approvals are obtained.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding authorization requests, ensuring timely resolution.
• Handle any discrepancies or denials of prior authorizations, collaborating with other team members and departments to resolve issues.
• Analyze and interpret data to provide accurate information to insurance companies.
• Collaborate with the Patient Support Supervisor to optimize processes and address complex authorization cases.
• Stay updated on insurance policies, regulations, and industry changes related to specialized programs.
• Provide training and guidance to Patient Support Specialists I and II, sharing expertise and best practices.
• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Participate in meetings and committees related to specialized programs, providing insights and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of prior authorization or medical billing experience.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, CPT, ICD, and insurance billing processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with insurance companies and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using computer software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with fax machines, scanning equipment, and other office tools.
• Clinical knowledge and understanding of specialized programs like Advanced Interventional Therapies or Unitized Transdisciplinary Care (UTC).
• In-depth knowledge of insurance policies and requirements.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex authorization cases.
• Leadership abilities to provide guidance and training to other team members.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data entry.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Similarly, the work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to manipulate equipment, and to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is high to moderate.

Disclaimer: The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job incumbents are expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the position, facility, or the business.

The position purpose, principal accountabilities, essential functions, minimum qualifications and the requirements listed in this job description are representative only and are not exhaustive of the tasks that a Team Member may be required to perform. Savas Health reserves the right to revise this job description at any time, and to require Team Members to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business considerations or work environment change.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Savas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or any other protected class, political affiliation or belief.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Palm Desert, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person