CENTRAL AUTHORIZATION SPECIALIST

<p><strong>- Michigan Residents -</strong></p><p>The purpose of the Central Authorization Specialist position is to centrally facilitate the successful procuring of insurance authorizations for ordered procedures and post-operative care. This will be done through quality validations of obtained authorizations as well as continuous education and opportunity feedback to a multi-disciplinary team with the underlying objective of managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payors'. The Central Authorization Specialist helps drive change by identifying areas where performance improvement is needed (e.g., day to day workflow, education, process improvements, patient satisfaction). The Central Authorization Specialist is accountable for a designated caseload and plans effectively in order to meet demands and support resources procuring authorizations. Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures the specific functions within this role include: Subject matter expertise of precertification and payor authorization processes. Ensure successful authorizations are procured by ordering physician offices through validation of work effort and education of procuring staff. Ensure feedback relevant to successful authorization procurement is obtained from back end coding, billing and denial management resources and distributed to ordering physicians and authorization procurement staff to promote continuous improvement. Application of process improvement methodologies. The responsibilities includes acting as a centralized resource for assigned specialty across all sites of practice to ensure standardized and consistent procurement of authorizations.</p> <p>**QUALIFICATIONS:**</p><p>**Required:**</p><ul><li>High School diploma or equivalent; minimum 3-5 years of related experience in a medical clinic, hospital, or corporate healthcare setting</li><li>Two years of experience in healthcare insurance verification and/or billing</li><li>Proficiency with computer systems and healthcare software applications</li><li>Knowledge of medical coding and clinical terminology</li><li>Ability to interpret clinical notes, insurance records, and physician documentation</li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills</li><li>Demonstrated organizational, time management, and analytical skills</li><li>Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and interact effectively with physicians, payors, and clinical staff</li></ul><p>**Preferred:**</p><ul><li>Experience in a medical or surgical specialty clinic</li><li>Knowledge of hospital operations, utilization management, and managed care reimbursement</li><li>Understanding of revenue cycle processes including billing, coding, and reimbursement</li><li>Coursework or certification in healthcare administration or business</li></ul>