What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Authorization Specialist- Otorhinolaryngology position at University of Maryland Faculty Physicians?
Under general supervision, authorizes all surgical cases for the department. Ensures that referral and pre-authorization activities are undertaken in order to provide maximum patient and provider satisfaction and maximum reimbursement; and other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographical location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/ training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employee’s life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree
- Two years related medical office experience
- Accurate data entry skills
- Current knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and preauthorization
- Knowledge of GE/IDX, EPIC or similar computerized billing system
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
- General understanding of back office operations
- Strong customer service skills
- PC proficiency
- Medical terminology preferred
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographical location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/ training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employee’s life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits