What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Authorization Specialist position at Shannon Health?
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs clerical and general office work of moderate difficulty, registers and pre-registers patients, schedules ancillary procedures, assists patients and guarantors with insurance questions, and works hospital and office procedures pre-certification. Performs duties of obtaining authorizations, referrals, account payment questions, collections for services, prepares deposits, and scans orders while maintaining a high level of customer service.
Qualifications
Education
- Preferred
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Experience:
- Required
- One or more years of Clerical/General Office experience
- Preferred
- One or more years of Medical Billing/Insurance Authorization experience
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- One or more years of Cash Handling experience
Certification/Licensure: N/A