Remote Billing & Prior Authorization Specialist

Ideal Option; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Option is seeking a Billing Prior Authorization Specialist to join our team supporting our nationwide network of clinics. This remote role involves obtaining referrals and authorizations for services within the billing department, while handling patient data, costs, and documentation to ensure proper insurance submission.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of prior authorization experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year experience with Prior Authorizations.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft product suite and Internet.
• Typing speed of 60 words per minute or more.
• Knowledge of chemical dependency and its effects on individuals, families, and communities is required.

Responsibilities

• Enters new patients’ and existing patient data into the computer.
• Obtains referrals for services.
• Obtains appropriate authorizations for services.
• Gathers medical records to submit to insurance for proper authorization.
• Provides patients with estimated cost for services.
• Finalizes the appropriate data for accounts.
• Maintains tracking of authorization limits.
• Obtains referrals for medical services.
• Infrequent travel by vehicle or airplane.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing speed 60 wpm

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job description

Ideal Option is seeking a Billing Prior Authorization Specialist to join our team supporting our nationwide network of clinics. This remote role involves obtaining referrals and authorizations for services within the billing department, while handling patient data, costs, and documentation to ensure proper insurance submission.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of prior authorization experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask