Pre-Authorization Representative FT Evenings

Englewood Hospital; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Englewood Health in Englewood, NJ is seeking a full-time Insurance Authorization Clerk to support the Patient Access Services department. You will obtain pre-authorization for testing or therapy and gather patient information from physician offices for authorization.

Join a team focused on accurate data entry, record keeping, and efficient coordination with insurance providers to ensure timely patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent education.
• One or more years of related insurance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contact insurance companies to obtain pre-authorization for testing or therapy.
• Collect necessary personal and medical information from physician offices for authorization.
• Perform data entry and record keeping related to authorization of patients' treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Data entry

Filing & record keeping

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years of related insurance experience

Job description

_Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve._

Job Summary

Under general supervision, contacts insurance companies to obtain pre authorization for various testing and or therapy. Obtains necessary personal and medical information from physician office on the patient for use in authorization. Performs computer data entry and other record keeping tasks related to authorization of patients' treatment.

• Department:** Patient Access Services
• Location** : Englewood, NJ
• Status** : Full Time
• Shift:** Evenings
• Hours:** Monday to Friday, 11:30am -7:30pm

Job Essentials

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to function independently
• Clerical, data entry and some typing skills including: Filing and record keeping
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Flexible and able to pay close attention to details
• Ability to complete needed tasks with speed accuracy
• One or more years of related insurance experience in health care facility or physician office preferred

Education Requirements

• Completion of high school or equivalent education or minimum 5 years' experience in related field.

Englewood Health job postings provide a minimum rate to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The minimum rate does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation. In addition to the minimum rate, eligible employees may receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other wellness resources.

Minimum rate: $17.00