Specialty Authorization Coordinator - Remote (Select States)


Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required., Two years of healthcare experience required., Certification in healthcare or CHAA certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire., Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-10 is essential..

Key responsabilities:

  • Coordinate with clinical departments to secure drug and procedural benefits before patient treatment.
  • Review and assess patient treatment plans for pre-certification and location approval.
  • Maintain positive relationships with clinical departments and provide excellent customer service.
  • Determine adequacy of drug dose calculations as necessary for patient care.

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Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Health is currently seeking a full-time remote Specialty Resource Coordinator.

Position Status: Full-time, Day Shift

Remote opportunities available in the following states: Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington (state), West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Standard Working Hours: 8:00AM to 4:30PM

Overview

The Specialty Authorization Coordinator works closely with clinical departments to ensure all drug and procedural benefits are obtained prior to patient treatment. Accurate assessment and review of patient treatment plans is required to obtain pre-certification requirements, location approval for treatment and duration approved for care.

Excellent customer service skills required. Ability to work within treatment plans and maintain positive relationships with clinical departments. Able to determine adequacy and skills of drug dose calculations as deemed necessary by physicians and pharmacy.

Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Certification/Licensure
  • Trade school or college graduate in healthcare, healthcare certification or CHAA certification required within 12 months of hire

Experience
  • Two years healthcare required

  • Two years of health insurance authorizations, health insurance verification, or registration/billing experience required

  • Medical terminology and ICD-10 knowledge required

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$16.92 - $25.38. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Required profile

Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Social Skills
  • Relationship Management
  • Communication

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