Eligibility Authorization Specialist

Location

Port Charlotte, FL | United States

Job description

Eligibility Authorization Specialist

Full Time (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM)

1777 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL

Millennium Physician Group is seeking to hire a full-time / Eligibility Authorization Specialist to join our Imaging Team. We are looking for a new team member who is positive, energetic and loves patient interaction. We want someone who supports our top initiative of ensuring an excellent patient experience! The ideal candidate will have experience in customer service, ability to multi-task, and strong computer skills.

The Eligibility Authorization Specialist obtains benefit verification and pre-authorization for outpatient imaging services as specified based on insurance carrier requirements for PET, MRI, CT and Nuclear Imaging (High-Tech Imaging Services). S/he reviews daily worklists and schedules and verifies all information needed to obtain authorization is in system. S/he coordinates with external vendors to expedite obtaining Eligibility, Benefit and Authorizations, as well as directly processing authorizations as needed. S/he communicates authorization results with insurance carrier, physician office, billing office and patient to ensure payment is made timely for the service provided.

Required Knowledge and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong computer skills and knowledge of EMR systems; Athena knowledge preferred but not required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Benefits:

• 3 weeks PTO & 7 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Basic Life & Short Term Disability coverage (goes into effect after 1 year of full-time employment)
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Wellness
• Other Employee Discount programs like Tickets at Work and cell phone discounts
• Other benefits: Dependent Care FSA, Voluntary Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, and more

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Why Millennium?

Millennium Physician Group is one of the largest comprehensive primary care practices with healthcare providers throughout Florida.

At Millennium Physician Group, you will find an organization that focuses on family and building a strong network of people to care for the communities we serve. We are always searching for employees who have a strong customer service attitude, fantastic teamwork skills and a willing smile ready to share.

Our promise is to provide you with the tools to do your job successfully, as well as providing a team atmosphere that empowers you to seek better ways to deliver care to our patients and their families. We also promise to care for you as an individual, and help you grow in your role with Millennium Physician Group.

If you are interested in joining an organization that puts an emphasis on team work and family, then Millennium Physician Group is the right choice.

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