What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Authorization Coordinator position at University Radiology?
Overview
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University Radiology, the largest provider of subspecialty radiology and teleradiology services in NJ, is comprised of over 200 Board Certified radiologists with advanced U.S.-based training and expertise in all modalities and all subspecialty areas. In operation for more than 60 years, University Radiology staffs, manages and provides preliminary and final subspecialty interpretations and consultative support for hospitals, imaging centers and other medical facilities, and serves as the academic radiology faculty at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Our physicians interpret over 2.1 million radiology procedures per year.
Responsibilities
University Radiology Group is seeking a Full-time, Pre-Authorization Coordinator for our East Brunswick, NJ Business Office.
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Work with referring physicians to ensure authorizations for a patients procedure is obtained before their appointment
- Inform patient of any instructions for the procedure including, but not limited to:
- Documentation required on the day of the exam
- Discuss financial responsibility
- Collect payment
- Set up payment plan
- Communicate all challenges, potential impact the challenge may have on the department and possible solutions of the problems to the management team
- Utilize registration system notes to document important information related to verification, pre-cert, and upfront collection.
- Follows the University Radiology Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Qualifications
- Working in high call volume enviornemnt
- Understanding of the Revenue Cycle as a whole and the impact Pre-registration has within the Cycle.
- Knowledge of CPT/ICD9/ICD10 codes and insurance contracts/reimbursement required
- Strong communications and organizational skills
- Team player who can contribute to providing a professional and positive work environment.
- Effective at meetings - providing feedback, ideas and suggestions to improve daily work flows
- 1 years of insurance verification required.
Benefits
University Radiology offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and life insurance, 401k/pension, and profit-sharing plans, generous paid time off policy and more.
Pay Range:
From $20/hr
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University Radiology is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.