Insurance Authorization Specialist/UKHC

4 weeks ago

Lexington, Kentucky, United States University of Kentucky Full time
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Insurance Authorization Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number RE46753
Working Title Insurance Authorization Specialist - Psychiatry
Department Name M7700:
AMB-PSYCHIATRY
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 07
Salary Range $ /hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
HS

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Required Related Experience
4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification
None

Physical Requirements
Sitting at a computer for extended periods of time.

Shift
Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm. Other days/times as assigned by department.

Job Summary
Insurance Authorization Specialist will provide standardization, quality, expertise, and customer service focus to our medical departments.

This position will report to the Director of Payer Authorization and will have frequent contact with customers/patients, faculty, physicians, and University personnel.


The role will work with third-party payers and providers to ensure payment of tests and procedures prior to administration of tests 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.

This position will work with third-party payers and providers while obtaining and sharing current guidelines. Basic coding knowledge and proficiency in medical terminology are preferred and recommended. Excellent customer service skills are required.


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.

The qualified individual must enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and be able to communicate with a diverse patient/customer population.


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 is highly preferred.


Deadline to Apply 08/15/2024
University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance.

We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.

In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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