Community Health System Fort Smith , AR 72916
Posted 4 days ago
Job Description
This position is remote.
The orientation, training and working hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am
Company Name: Shared Services Center with Community Health Systems
If you are a creative and flexible problem-solver who wants to be an advocate for our patients and be part of a passionate team in a dynamic industry, this job is for you.
Rewards for Doing Work That Matters
Starting pay: $15.50/hr-$18/hr
Cash bonuses (based on facility performance) up to $750.00 per quarter
Health Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Short and Long Term Disability)
Paid vacation days
Paid sick leave
6 paid holidays plus two personal holidays
Extra perks and discounts (discounts for shopping and entertainment, tuition reimbursement, adoption reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
Promotional opportunities
An employee-friendly environment focused on patient satisfaction
Summary: The Benefit Verification Specialist-Authorization Specialist, under the direction of the Benefits Manager or Supervisor, initiates, obtains, and/or validates all necessary referrals, notifications, pre-certification and/or authorizations for scheduled services. This position will support our Shared Services Center and client hospitals around the country for a wide variety of payors, service lines, and patient types by providing top-notch support to the entire revenue cycle.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (List in order of importance or percentage of time spent on the particular responsibility. High to Low)
Qualifications:
Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required Experience: 1+ years of medical office or healthcare facility experience
Required License/Registration/Certification: None
Preferred License/Registration/Certification: Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of payer requirements and clinical information.
Computer Skills Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of host systems and payor web applications.
Physical Demands:
In order to successfully perform this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, the following are outlined below:
The Employee is required to read, review, prepare and analyze written data and figures, using a pc or similar and should possess visual acuity.
The Employee may be required to occasionally climb, push, stand, walk, reach, grasp, kneel, stoop, and/or perform repetitive motions.
The Employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and therefore job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.
Community Health System