Insurance Authorization Specialist/UKHC

Job Title
Insurance Authorization Specialist/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE48146


Working Title
Insurance Authorization Specialist - Radiation Medicine


Department Name
M3350:Radiation Medicine Services


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
07


Salary Range
$17.50-27.31/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


HS




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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


4 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods.



Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.



Job Summary

The Radiation Medicine Clinic is currently seeking an Insurance Authorization Specialist to provide standardization, quality, expertise and customer service focus to our medical departments. The role will work with third party payers and providers to ensure payment of tests and procedures prior to administration of test and/or procedures.

Duties for this position include confirming all necessary information needed to properly perform and identify billing information needed to maintain compliance with institutional, state, and federal practices. 

Primary responsibilities will include obtaining pre-certification and pre-authorization of test and medication requests by medical providers as well as working with medical providers to find suitable alternatives to tests or medications that do not meet pre-certification or pre-authorization requirements. This position will require the ability to sit for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Knowledge and experience in medical coding (ICD-10 and CPT) as well as medical terminology is highly recommended. Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced environment are needed, as well as knowledge of the insurance authorization process. This position requires exceptional customer service skills.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Associate degree in a healthcare-related field and at least five years of healthcare employment experience preferred; understanding of CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes highly preferred.



Deadline to Apply
11/21/2024


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