Physician - Sports Medicine jobs in Buffalo, NY

UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is seeking to hire part-time Authorizations Specialists. This role will report to our Big Tree location.

Job Summary

With limited direct oversight and in collaboration with secretarial and other internal staff, the Authorization Specialist will interact with insurance carriers and clinical providers via telephone, computer and fax to obtain and document in the electronic medical record proper authorizations for physical therapy, and/or verify and document that said authorizations are not required in order to receive prompt payment for services rendered.

Job Duties

Assume total "ownership" of the authorization process for all authorizations for the assigned providers.

Regularly review Medent triages & To Do's requesting various insurance authorizations.

Obtain any and all necessary supporting documentation to submit authorization requests.

Coordinate contact with payers to obtain the maximum number of authorizations with minimum contact. (Bach requests where possible.)

Engage in active problem solving activities to obtain authorizations (including retroactively) without prompting.

Communicate authorization status to provider staff.

Scan documentation into the patient's chart.

Communicate authorization status to patients.

Qualifications

1. Education Requirements

Graduation from a Medical Office training program preferred.

2. Experience Requirement

1-2 years medical office experience including specific experience obtaining authorizations.

3. Skills and Competencies Requirements

Ability to use wide range of computer programs including Microsoft Office programs and EMR, Medent preferred.

Excellent communication, organization skill and attention to detail.

Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and multi-task.

Willingness to work as a team member to meet common goals.

Friendly, outgoing personality, excellent verbal communications skills.

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when handling difficult clients/stressful situations.

Ability to communicate effectively with insurance companies, attorneys, providers, and staff.

Ability to deal with problems involving last minute changes in scheduled procedures.

Physical Activity

Consistent with a sedentary office setting.

Work Environment

Work may be performed in an office setting, with light to moderate noise levels.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, skills and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Medical Administration: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical Office: 1 year (Required)
• Medent: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person