Radiology Authorization Specialist

Surgery Partners Brand; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners Brand is seeking an Authorization Coordinator in Wichita to support the Radiology department. This non-exempt role focuses on admitting and registering patients, handling authorizations, and scheduling while ensuring HIPAA compliance and excellent patient service.

You will verify orders and insurance data, perform pre-registrations, collect patient liabilities, and maintain accurate documentation. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Medical registration experience, Radiology terminology and basic office skills preferred.
• Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Performs admission of patients by completing all fields as required in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responsible for managing authorizations and scheduling activities.
• Verifies physician orders, patient information, insurance information and obtains any additional needed information at the time of admission.
• Perform pre-registration of patients by completing all fields as required in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains access to and competent in using the internet to verify insurance eligibility and authorization information.
• Creates patient visit in Registration from scheduled visit by entering all detailed information in a timely manner.
• Collects, at time of admission, patient liabilities, and assists with calls to patients to negotiate and collect points of service payments.
• Scans documents as required to the system ensuring correct placement and assignment of the documents.
• Verifies all required information are signed and scanned at the time of admission.
• Provides exemplary customer service by immediately greeting patients with courteous smiles, introducing self and providing quick, proficient and accurate registration.
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively and professionally with all co-workers, management, patients, visitors, physicians and others. Demonstrates work as a team player.
• Documents concisely, precisely and accurately in the system and on records, patient account notes or documents for every patient contact.
• Answer incoming phone calls and direct to the appropriate destination.
• Abides by all HIPAA policies and requirements.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Surgery Partners Brand is seeking an Authorization Coordinator in Wichita to support the Radiology department. This non-exempt role focuses on admitting and registering patients, handling authorizations, and scheduling while ensuring HIPAA compliance and excellent patient service.

You will verify orders and insurance data, perform pre-registrations, collect patient liabilities, and maintain accurate documentation. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this hospital setting.