Patient Authorization and Referral Representative - Authorization

Agence PROvidence; Walla Walla (WA); Remote; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Medical Group Southeast Washington is seeking a Pre-Authorization Specialist to efficiently complete referrals and pre-authorizations for outpatient services. You will liaison among providers, patients, specialists and health plans, and you may work with supervision but mostly independently per policy.

Evening, holiday, and weekend hours may be required depending on clinic hours. Providence emphasizes patient-centered care and a strong team culture across multiple states, offering

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business, Billing or Coding.
• 2 years experience in healthcare setting.
• Experience using technology.

Responsibilities

• Completes referrals and pre-authorizations accurately and timely for outpatient services.
• Acts as liaison between provider, patients, specialists and health plans.
• Performs most duties independently following department and hospital policies; may work evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Tech experience

Education

Associate's Degree in Business, Billing or Coding

Job description

The Pre-Authorization Specialist completes accurately and timely all referrals and pre-authorizations for outpatient services provided by Providence Medical Group providers. Acts as a liaison between the primary provider, patients, specialists and health plans. Involves general guidance and direction by supervisor and authorization lead. Employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Position may require working evenings, holidays and weekends depending on hours of operation for all PMG outpatient clinic sites.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Group Southeast Washington and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree In Business, Billing or Coding.
• 2 years Experience in healthcare setting
• Experience using technology

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About The Team

Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers.

PCN is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington's greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; Providence's St. John's Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Patient Access

Job Function: Revenue Cycle

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Admin Support

Department: 3021 AUTHORIZATION

Address: WA Walla Walla 380 CHASE AVE

Work Location: St Mary Chase Medical Complex-Walla Walla

Workplace Type: Remote

Pay Range: $20.92 - $32.00