Precertification/Authorization Specialist

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan

Paid time off and extended sick leave

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance plan options

Continuous professional and clinical培训

Competitive pay

Annual Merit Increase

Wellbeing resources

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee perks and discounts

Employee referral program

Flexible schedule options

Certification incentive program

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a detail‑driven Precertification Specialist to verify eligibility, obtain insurance benefits, and ensure pre‑certification, authorization, and referral requirements are met for inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary services.

This individual determines which patient services have third party payer requirements and is responsible for obtaining the necessary authorizations for care via phone, fax, or payer websites.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent
• At least 1 year of related work experience

Responsibilities

• Verify eligibility and obtain insurance benefits for inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary services.
• Secure required authorizations and referrals and document outcomes in the patient record.

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for verifying eligibility, obtaining insurance benefits, and ensuring pre-certification, authorization, and referral requirements are met prior to the delivery of inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary services.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC002349 CHSCorp OH - Precertification Unit

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Responsible for verifying eligibility, obtaining insurance benefits, and ensuring pre-certification, authorization, and referral requirements are met prior to the delivery of inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary services. This individual determines which patient services have third party payer requirements and is responsible for obtaining the necessary authorizations for care, via phone, fax, or payer websites. The Specialist provides detailed and timely communication to both payers and clinical partners in order to facilitate compliance with payer contractual requirements and is responsible for documenting the appropriate information in the patient’s record. Other duties as assigned.

Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 1 year

Additional Job Description

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Paid time off and extended sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Disability insurance plan options
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive pay
• Annual Merit Increase
• Wellbeing resources
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral program
• Flexible schedule options
• Certification incentive program

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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