Bilingual Medical Authorization & Referral Specialist

UNLV Medicine; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

UNLV Health is looking for an Authorization & Referral Specialist to handle referrals and treatment authorizations across multiple locations. You will process, submit, schedule and follow up on referrals, tracking by program and payer, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements include at least two years in the medical field, front-office experience, bilingual English/Spanish, and familiarity with health plans, eligibility and CPT/ICD codes.

Qualifications

• Two years in the medical field including front office, appointment scheduling and referral authorization.
• Bilingual English/Spanish requirement.
• Knowledge of health plans, eligibility and guidelines.
• Read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Use of computer required; typing speed 35 wpm minimum.
• Experience with Seriously Mentally Ill population preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT billing codes a plus.

Responsibilities

• Timely processing, submitting, scheduling and follow up of referrals and treatment authorizations.
• Track referrals by program and payer; ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Front office

Referral authorization

Typing 35 wpm

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

UNLV Health is looking for an Authorization & Referral Specialist to handle referrals and treatment authorizations across multiple locations. You will process, submit, schedule and follow up on referrals, tracking by program and payer, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements include at least two years in the medical field, front-office experience, bilingual English/Spanish, and familiarity with health plans, eligibility and CPT/ICD codes.