Prior Authorization Rep, Senior

Provides clerical support to assist in the delivery of quality healthcare services via a Financial Clearance model by way of obtaining accurate and timely authorizations. Seniors are our team's subject matter experts and are responsible for new hire onboarding and act as the first resource utilized by staff when encountering issues.

• Proficient in three clinical service areas navigating the nuances of those area's authorization requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize all payer websites and maintains up to date credentials to assist verifying patient's coordination of benefits and authorization requirements.
• Able to perform chart abstraction to pull clinical data from a patient's chart for review by a payer's clinical team.
• Adheres to all department procedures, guidelines, and standard work with the ability to utilize resources appropriately.
• Communicates barriers effectively to avoid patient delays in care demonstrating critical thinking skills to anticipate and resolve barriers to success. Additionally, a senior is expected to provide a recommendation(s) on how to resolve those barriers
• Works in conjunction with senior peers as well as department leads maintaining a healthy work relationship.
• Expected to perform monthly audits on staff in their respective clinical service lines and to address workflow concerns accordingly.
• Training new hires though our established onboarding process.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant experience Prior Authorization experience
• 5 years of relevant experience in related field.
• 1 year of relevant experience Revenue Cycle

Preferred

• Basic understanding of medical terminology
• Epic experience
• Payor portal experience

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.