Clinical Authorization Specialist (Hospital) - PreArrival - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
The Clinical Authorization Specialist will take the lead in securing medical authorizations from third party payers (commercial and government) for outpatient clinic, inpatient admission, ancillary services and/or chemotherapy and other infused treatments as needed in assigned service line. The Specialist will be instrumental in obtaining written documentation, submitting tracking, reporting and documenting outcomes of each authorization request. The Specialist will be in a position to interface directly with medical/clinical staff and pharmacy to ensure a seamless process to the patients receiving treatment.The Oncology Authorization Specialist will take the lead in securing medical authorizations from third party payers (commercial and government) for chemotherapy treatments. The Specialist will be instrumental in obtaining written documentation, tracking, and reporting outcomes of each authorization request. The Specialist will be in a position to interface directly with medical staff and pharmacy to ensure a seamless process to the patients receiving chemotherapy treatments. This position will report to the Supervisor of Clinical Authorizations and will assist in the operation of the Norris Clinical Authorization Center.Essential Duties:Actively obtain written clinical documentation for chemotherapy authorizations in Keckcare for authorization submission from Medical/Nursing StaffSubmit pre-certification/pre determination documentation to third party payers/payers insurance carrier for authorization with correct CPT and ICD codingResearch payers medical policy requirements for chemotherapy treatment authorizations and understand process for submitting pre-certification/pre- determination requestsUtilize Excel Macro tracking log to document authorization requests, follow-up on items and provide outcomes to the Supervisor daily, prior to end of shift.Follow-up on outstanding authorization requests and on medical documentation requests in a timely manner.Enroll patients in manufacturer patient assistance programs as needed and follow-up regarding enrollment and/or medication reimbursementsCommunicate with a medical/clinical/pharmacy staff and patients on authorization status/outcome.Employ compliance checker for Medicare eligible chemotherapy/infusion treatment authorizations and scan/email ABNS to front area reception for signatures as needed.Coordinate with Director on denied or disputed claims to obtain documentation to support chemotherapy treatmentExhibit sensitivity to the patients at all times concerning privacy and confidentiality while accessing medical records for chemotherapy treatments to process authorizations requestsScan all authorizations into Keck care under the respective patient accounts and if applicable, forward authorized orders to pharmacy for dispensingMaintain medical policy coverage binder and keep updated with new policies and forms regarding medications FDA indicated usage and authorization requirements.Document au...