Job Description Job Description
Chicago Ridge Medical Imaging is expanding our team!
Busy Diagnostic Imaging Center seeking Insurance Authorization Specialist/Patient Coordinator/Front Desk
Full Time 9-5:30pm Monday thru Friday
Must be able to multi task and be organized in this very busy facility.
Requirements: Demonstrate excellent customer service and have strong verbal communications. We hold a high standard for patient care.
Primary duties include:
Verifies insurance coverages and completes pre-authorization process for Radiology imaging exams (MRI, MRA, CT, Ultrasound, Echo)
Reviews orders and referrals for completeness and accuracy and follows up for additional information if needed. Acts as liason between physician's, patients, and health insurances. Contacts physician's offices to obtain demographic, clinical or related data needed. Initiate authorizations through appropriate phone calls or portal for various insurance companies. Initiate requests to doctor's offices for clinical requests. Performs verification of insurance eligibility through One source/Availity.
Cross trained to Greet and register patients at time of check in. Accurately collect all required documents and data entry in our EMR. Schedule patients and give preps for various exams including MRI, CT, Xray, Ultrasound, EKG, and Dexascan's. Verifying insurance eligibility and collecting payments. Assist with various duties assigned by manager.
Requirements:
Excellent telephone communications skills
Effective multi-tasking in a fast-paced high-volume environment
Prior experience obtaining authorizations for medical office is required
Authorization/Insurance verification experience is a must
2 year minimum healthcare experience is required
Medical Terminology
ICD 10/CPT Coding
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Health Insurance
- Dental insurance
