Medical Authorization Representative

Company: Orlin & Cohen Medical Specialist Group
Location: Garden City
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Orlin & Cohen is one of the largest orthopedics practices in the region, with 20 offices in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Queens, and Staten Island. We have been in business for more than 25 years and have over 1200 dedicated healthcare employees in our care. Team members enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional medical benefits, and generous PTO.We are looking for exceptional candidates to join our Orlin & Cohen team as an Authorization Representative.Ideally candidates have knowledge of authorization rules and regulations as well as healthcare and insurance experience._*Full-Time Opportunity! *_* _*Monday - Friday (8:30am-5pm)*__*\*Fully IN-PERSON Position\**__*\*Previous insurance and authorization experience REQUIRED *__*\*Experience with radiology CPT codes, medical background, Insurance knowledge preferred*__*Authorization Representative*_Obtain authorizations for several departments and medical procedures._*Candidate responsibilities include:*_ - Initiates request for MRI Injection Authorization from commercial carriers. - Updates and records authorization related information in our system. - Perform clinical reviews of authorization requests. - Provides accurate and complete documentation to approve MRI Injections requests. - Collaborate with applicable staff to coordinate patient care. - Adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulation._*Candidate Attributes:*_* *Problem Solving Skills: *You have a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.* *Organizational skills: *You have exceptional organizational, prioritization and time management skills that will aid in account follow-up._*Required experience and Qualifications:*_ - High School Diploma or equivalent GED. - Minimum of one year healthcare or insurance office experience required. - Prior Authorization experience preferred - Excellent oral, written, computer and customer service skills.\*The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, budget and internal equity).\*\*We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\*_*Thank you for your interest in working with Orlin & Cohen!*__*#AJ1*_Job Type: Full-timePay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceApplication Question(s):* Please describe your previous Medical Authorization experience.Education:* High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:* Insurance verification: 1 year (Preferred)* Authorization: 2 years (Preferred)* Medical authorization: 1 year (Preferred)Ability to Commute:* Garden City, NY 11530 (Required)Work Location: In person

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