Authorization Representative - Clearwater

Florida Orthopaedic Institute; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Orthopaedic Institute in New Port Richey, FL is seeking a detail-focused Referral & Authorization Coordinator to obtain referrals and pre-authorizations for patient visits. You will contact physician offices, insurers, and patients to ensure timely approvals and accurate documentation.

This on-site role requires at least 2 years in a medical environment, strong data entry and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while supporting billing and patient care teams.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a high school graduate.
• 2 or more years of experience in a medical environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Able to multi-task and handle high call volumes.
• Excellent Data entry Skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with appropriate primary care physicians and/or insurance companies to obtain referrals for office visits prior to the patient’s scheduled appointment.
• Ensure all authorizations are properly documented in the system.
• Advise patients of any potential problems concerning obtaining authorization prior to the scheduled appointment.
• Coordinate with the Billing/Collections department to research and obtain authorizations on previously denied claims.
• Coordinate with the Benefit Verification Rep to confirm benefits when problems occur.
• Utilize insurance websites (Availity, Humana Military (Tricare),United Healthcare, etc.) to obtain referrals/authorizations
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details

Locations

New Port Richey | FOSNPR 5243 Hanff Lane New Port Richey, FL 34652, USA

• On-site
• Patient Access
• Full-Time

Description

Position Summary: Responsible for accurately and efficiently obtaining and documenting all referrals and authorizations. Ensures all patients are authorized for the physician, the date of service and all anticipated services. Referrals and Authorizations are obtained by contacting physician's offices, insurance companies, and/or the patient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with appropriate primary care physicians and/or insurance companies to obtain referrals for office visits prior to the patient’s scheduled appointment.
• Ensure all authorizations are properly documented in the system.
• Advise patients of any potential problems concerning obtaining authorization prior to the scheduled appointment.
• Coordinate with the Billing/Collections department to research and obtain authorizations on previously denied claims.
• Coordinate with the Benefit Verification Rep to confirm benefits when problems occur.
• Utilize insurance websites (Availity, Humana Military (Tricare),United Healthcare, etc.) to obtain referrals/authorizations
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a high school graduate.
• 2 or more years of experience in a medical environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Able to multi-task and handle high call volumes.
• Excellent Data entry Skills

Orthopaedic Solutions Management is a Drug Free Workplace

We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. As part of this commitment, we operate as a drug-free workplace. All candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug screening and/or be subject to random drug testing in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

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