Preauthorization & Scheduling Specialist

Foundation Health Partners; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Onsite gym

Wellness programs

Discount programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Foundation Health Partners is seeking a Scheduling Clerk in Fairbanks, AK to coordinate patient treatments and diagnostic procedures. Responsibilities include pre-registration, order verification, and handling preauthorizations, while maintaining accurate records and generating reports.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, a high school diploma or GED, and at least two years of medical clerical experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• 2 years of medical clerical experience, preferably in hospital central scheduling or physician office scheduling.
• Medical terminology is required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patients for treatments or diagnostic procedures using computerized scheduling systems and resolve conflicts.
• Verify insurance, obtain preauthorizations and per-certifications, and answer scheduling inquiries.
• Enter patient information in scheduling system and maintain current records; prepare charts and reports as needed.
• Distribute educational materials to patients and families when required; support assigned unit administratively.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Administrative support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Computerized scheduling systems

Job description

Foundation Health Partners is seeking a Scheduling Clerk in Fairbanks, AK to coordinate patient treatments and diagnostic procedures. Responsibilities include pre-registration, order verification, and handling preauthorizations, while maintaining accurate records and generating reports.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, a high school diploma or GED, and at least two years of medical clerical experience.