HEALTHCARE AUTHORIZATION / PRE-CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST
Flemington, NJ Billing Dept
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Advanced Obstetrics & Gynecology in Flemington, NJ is seeking a Precertification Specialist to join our dynamic and growing practice. Our practice has 4 locations in Flemington, Lebanon and Branchburg, New Jersey.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • This position is primarily responsible for processing all referrals, precertification and authorization requests generated by Advanced Obstetrics & Gynecology.
  • Analyzes and verifies patient insurance benefits and follows up with the patient for appropriate out-of-pocket expenses.
  • Communicates coverage information utilizing integrated EMR (NextGen).
  • Informs patients of their insurance coverage and payment responsibilities.
  • Collects payments from the patients.
  • Ensure that all prior authorizations and ongoing authorizations documentation, databases and records are maintained clearly, accurately within a timely manner, and meets HIPAA requirements.
  • Reviews requests made by clinicians and other authorized medical staff for additional authorized units under established guidelines.
  • Initiates prior and post authorization requests via fax transmission, online submission and/or telephone contact.
  • Prints outstanding patient balances for patients’ upcoming appointment.
  • Works collaboratively with all team members in achieving shared goals with a consistent focus on quality care.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities including data analysis, implementing recommendations, evaluating changes and outcomes.
  • Responsible for the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) established by their manager.
  • Additionally, this position provides support for the front desk staff as required and/or at the direction of the manager.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Requirements
  • 1 to 2 years’ experience in ambulatory/physician office setting preferred.
  • Knowledge of insurance and managed care companies.
  • Strong knowledge of ICD-10 diagnostic and CPT procedural code sets is necessary
  • High School diploma.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and EMR´s preferred; NextGen experience is a PLUS
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work in an autonomous/independent fashion.
  • OB/GYN experience is a plus
  • Excellent Attendance
  • Resourceful
  • Detail Oriented