Patient Care Navigator II - Scheduling & Authorization

Tulane University Translational Science Institute; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University Translational Science Institute is seeking a full-time Patient Care Coordinator II. This role involves scheduling care, verifying insurance, and obtaining authorizations. You will collaborate with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies to ensure seamless care coordination.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in insurance processes, and strong communication skills. Join us to contribute to patient care within a dynamic medical environment.

Qualifications

• Requires independent critical thinking skills for resolving payment concerns.
• Needs experience in an electronic patient account system for insurance verification.

Responsibilities

• Schedule ambulatory and inpatient care with health facilities.
• Verify patient's insurance and obtain necessary authorizations.
• Resolve issues during the authorization process.

Skills

Knowledge of eligibility and benefit verification

Insurance claims processing

Medical terminology knowledge

EMR software proficiency

Managed care understanding

Communication skills

MS Excel and MS Word

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tulane University Translational Science Institute is seeking a full-time Patient Care Coordinator II. This role involves scheduling care, verifying insurance, and obtaining authorizations. You will collaborate with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies to ensure seamless care coordination.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in insurance processes, and strong communication skills. Join us to contribute to patient care within a dynamic medical environment.