Precertification Coordinator - Hematology Oncology Clinic

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Austin, Texas, is seeking a coordinator for the Hematology Oncology Department. This role involves obtaining insurance authorizations, managing interactions with insurance companies, and ensuring compliance for patient admissions. Ideal candidates possess healthcare experience and a dedication to supporting patient care.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Preferred: Professional licensure/certification if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with physicians offices and insurance companies for authorizations.
• Manage denials related to admissions as necessary.
• Document insurance coverage for services provided.

Skills

Healthcare Experience

Communication

Authorization Management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Hematology Oncology Department
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30a - 5:00p
• Facility: DC - Specialty Pavilion Clinic
• Location: 4910 Mueller Blvd Austin, Texas

What You Will Do

Coordinate with physicians offices and insurance companies in obtaining authorization for all hospital admissions.

• Obtain authorization on for admissions as required by health plans.
• Enter patient insurance authorizations and any pertinent information from insurance company into the patient account history.
• Document insurance coverage of services to be provided.
• Notify case management about interactions with insurance companies regarding services.
• Manage denials or potential denials as described by insurer.
• Monitor and review applicable schedule to ensure that authorization and initial length of stay is obtained and on file.

What You Will Need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

• Healthcare Experience Required

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.