Job Summary

Provides clerical support to assist in the delivery of quality healthcare services via a Financial Clearance model by way of obtaining accurate and timely authorizations. Crucial to obtaining an authorization is the ability to read and understand basic insurance information as well as perform a complete and accurate registration. Training will consist of six weeks of in-person instruction and will shift to remote training after that time pursuant on satisfactory progress including authorizations obtained daily and a passing audit score.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates the ability to utilize all payer websites and maintains up to date credentials to assist verifying patient’s coordination of benefits and authorization requirements.

• Able to perform chart abstraction to pull clinical data from a patient’s chart for review by a payer’s clinical team.,

• Adheres to all department procedures, guidelines, and standard work with the ability to utilize resources appropriately.

• Complete authorization requests in a timely and efficient manor without compromising quality to ensure patients receive their care as scheduled

• Communicates barriers effectively to avoid patient delays in care demonstrating critical thinking skills to anticipate and resolve barriers to success.

• Maintains a 90% or higher audit score consistently and be receptive to constructive feedback.

• Proficient in one primary service area with a firm understanding of the industry standard authorization requirements.

• Able to obtain 15 authorizations daily (consideration for type of service line)

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 1 year of relevant experience in related field

Preferred

• Prior Authorization experience

• Epic experience

• Payor portal experience

• Basic understanding of medical terminology

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

Primary Location

SITE - Kentwood Medical Office Building - 4600 Breton Rd - Kentwood

Department Name

Pre-Authorizations

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.