We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Insurance Authorization / Surgical Scheduler to join our client’s team in East Brunswick, NJ08816. In this role, you will help patients by handling insurance authorizations and scheduling surgeries. You’ll work closely with doctors, staff, and insurance companies to make sure everything is in place for a smooth surgical process. If you have experience in a medical office, understand insurance requirements, and enjoy working in a team-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Direct Hire Pay Rate: DoE Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm RESPONSIBILITIES
To adhere to and support the mission, vision, values, goals, philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures
Receive and report on assignments
Obtains and/or assists in obtaining all commercial insurance, workers’ compensation and automobile accident authorization
Obtains and educates providers on all commercial insurance, workers’ compensation and automobile accident insurance policies and protocols to perform recommended services
Coordinates procedure dates at ASC/Hospital
Arranges all co-surgeon/assistant surgeon schedules for in-office E/M as well as procedure dates
Creates surgical booking sheets, provides to ASC/Hospital and triages any discrepancies
Informs receptionist to re-verify insurance benefits for any discrepancies of coverage
Assists billers with any payment denials which state they are related to prior approval being unattained
Follows all federal, state and regulatory guidelines to maintain compliance
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS Possesses a working knowledge of all office machines including but not limited to:
Telephone System
Copy Machine
Facsimile Machine
WORKER TRAITS: APTITUDES, INTERESTS AND TEMPERAMENTS
Effective communication skills with patients, staff and physicians
An interest in developing a continued self development and professional growth
A preference for seeking time saving techniques in job performance with relation to the professional staff’s need
Ability to work with people in a polite and tactful manner
Exhibit confidentiality and good judgment when aware of such information requiring discretion
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Capable of lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance and 50 pounds without assistance
Considerable stooping, pushing and pulling are part of the job activities
WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Front Desk Supervisor and Office Administrator daily
Communicates and coordinates with all staff
QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduate
Experience with EMR system preferably ECW
Medical office training and/or experience
Ability to operate computer
Our client offers a competitive compensation package as well as an excellent benefits package for eligible candidates.
About ProStaff Workforce Solutions
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