Authorizations Representative

Orthopedics Rhode Island; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent growth opportunities

Generous PTO

Benefits package: health, dental, and

401(k) plan

Dynamic environment

Job summary

Ortho Rhode Island is seeking an MRI Authorization Specialist to join our administrative team. You will work with staff to obtain MRI orders, perform online and phone authorizations, verify benefits, and schedule patient exams while maintaining accurate records.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EMR systems like Centricity is required. We offer a growth‑oriented environment, generous PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with MRI authorization workflows or medical admin work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain MRI orders/requests for target locations by monitoring EMR, phone, online or email.
• Conduct online/phone authorization requests for MRI and verify benefits.
• Communicate authorization status and benefits to patients prior to exams.
• Schedule MRI appointments and follow-up visits with physicians.
• Assist with Peer-to-Peer reviews for MRI when needed.
• Manage medical records related to MRI authorizations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Centricity

Exscribe

Health I Pass

Job description

Who we are:Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut The Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.Ortho Rhode Island is a world-class group of talented providers and professionals, all working together to offer value and quality in everything we do. Each Ortho Rhode Island team member is dedicated to thinking like a patient, and to offering the best experience in our industry, driven by our core values: delivering on our word, respecting each other, innovating in orthopedics, valuing every individual, and engaging our community.What you’ll do:The MRI Authorizations are responsible to work with the staff to expeditiously contact the various entities, provide accurate clinical and demographic information, obtain the authorizations in a timely manner, communicate the information to the patient and schedule appointments, as it relates to MRI’s.Responsibilities/Duties:Obtain MRI Orders/requests for target locations in the organization by monitoring our EMR System, phone, online, or emails.Conduct Online/Phone Authorization request for MRI.Conduct Online/Phone authorization investigation of MRI benefits.Communication of authorization/benefits/co-payments to patients prior to exams.Update authorization status through process and confirm receipt of MRI.Scheduling of MRI and follow-up visits with the physicians.Facilitation of Peer-to-Peer reviews for MRI, as needed.Provision of Medical records in pursuit of MRI’s.Documentation of Authorization processed through various systems: Centricity/Exscribe/Health I PassOther duties as assigned.Who you are:Qualifications:High School Graduate or equivalentAny combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)What we offer:Excellent growth and advancement opportunitiesDynamic environmentAccess to a diverse network of practitionersBroad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experienceCompetitive CompensationGenerous PTOBenefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).