Patient Authorization Coordinator

US Radiology Specialists, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a detail-oriented Patient Authorization Coordinator to join their remote team. This role involves verifying insurance benefits, assisting with authorizations, and ensuring timely service to patients and providers. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and communication skills. With a commitment to clinical excellence and state-of-the-art technology, this innovative firm offers a supportive work culture and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical plans and bonus opportunities. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Monthly Bonus Opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Pharmacy Plans

401(k) with Employer Contributions

Paid Short-Term Disability

Paid Vacation and PTO from Day 1

Colleague Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in medical insurance verification and pre-certification.
• Familiarity with online insurance verification processes.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits via phone or online.
• Initiate and obtain pre-authorizations from insurance carriers.

Skills

Medical Insurance Verification

Pre-Certification

HIPAA Regulations

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Tools

Aetna

Cigna

UHC

AIM

Medsolutions

Job description

US Radiology and American Health Imaging - Patient Authorization Coordinator

US Radiology is one of the largest and most progressive radiology groups in the country. Our mission is to make the best of radiology better to improve lives. With over 5,000 team members and over 175 outpatient imaging centers across 13 states, our team conducts nearly 8 million studies annually. US Radiology is a partnership of leading sub-specialized radiology groups, high-quality imaging centers, and health systems built around a commitment to clinical excellence, operations, infrastructure, and state-of-the-art technology.

American Health Imaging is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Patient Authorization Coordinator.

This position is fully remote but requires residence within 50 miles of Dallas, Texas.

The coordinator will be responsible for obtaining insurance benefits, verifying eligibility, assisting with authorizations via phone and online, collecting accurate demographics, data entry, scheduling appointments, scanning electronic records, and performing other duties to ensure efficient, timely service to patients, families, and providers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Verify patient insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements via online or phone communication.
• Calculate and provide estimates of Time of Service.
• Initiate, track, and obtain pre-authorizations from insurance carriers within the required timeframe.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology and general medical office procedures, including HIPAA regulations.
• Communicate insurance changes or trends to the team.
• Maintain productivity levels suitable for the department.
• Document all communications and contacts with providers and personnel following standardized documentation requirements.
• Request clinical/medical records when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience in medical insurance verification and pre-certification.
• Familiarity with online insurance verification, including deductibles and co-insurance calculations.
• Experience with Aetna, Cigna, UHC, AIM, and Medsolutions is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle a fast-paced environment, multitask, work under pressure, and support staff, patients, and physicians professionally and courteously.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

• Monthly Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Pharmacy Plans
• 401(k) with Employer Contributions
• Paid Short-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation and PTO from Day 1
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program

U.S. Radiology Specialists is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.