Patient Access Services Authorization Representative Remote

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Banner Health Corp Greeley (1801 16th St) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition : R4451063
** Primary City/State:
** Greeley, Colorado
** Department Name:
** Centralized Pre-Regist-Corp
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** Day
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** Revenue Cycle Good health care is key to a good life. We're certified as a Great Place To Work(R) and are looking for professionals to help us make Banner Health the best place to work and receive care.

You have a place in the health care industry. There's more to health care than IV bags and trauma rooms. We support all staff members as they find the path that is right for them. If you're looking to leverage your abilities - you belong at Banner Health. Apply today!
** This position is 100% remote!
**** You will not be considered without 3 years of healthcare insurance/authorizations experience; no exceptions!
**** Must have 2 or more years of healthcare insurance authorizations (Imaging, Surgery, Pharmacy, or other procedures) is a must and 1+ years of health insurance experience. Great customer service stills and problem-solving skills are needed.
**** Must have basic knowledge of CPT and ICD Codes and have reliable internet (NO WIFI, Ethernet Connection only) and a quiet work area/home office.
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* Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm Mountain Standard Time or Arizona Time
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** Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY This position performs insurance verification and authorization functions that support Patient Access Services and ensures compliance with both department standards and billing requirements. This position requires the ability to retain large amounts of changing payor information/knowledge crucial to attaining reimbursement for the services provided. This position is expected to reduce authorization-related initial denials/write-offs.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Uses department procedures and new hire training to accurately complete authorization initiation requests with payers for all service lines and validates existing authorizations requested by providers. Completes authorization initiation for acute and ambulatory visits. Utilizes standard authorization submission tools, websites, and documents authorization updates in Host systems.
2. Provides necessary information regarding authorization numbers and patient demographic information to appropriate staff, including billing. Provides information about the referral process to physician and staff. Documents and maintains records of all referral activity and authorizations in appropriate Host fields. Refers encounters for peer review to substantiate ordered procedures.
3. Responds to "provider orders" for tests, procedures, and specialty visits. Obtains authorizations for single and/or reoccurring visits required by various payers, including verification of patient demographic information, codes, dates of service, and clinical data. Representatives will stay current on payor requirements and utilization of third-party authorization submission software to complete authorizations.
4. Works independently from a remote location and follows structured work routines. Works in a fast-paced environment requiring independent…