Prior Authorization Coordinator
Job Description
JOB DETAILS
REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
- Minimum of 1 year of prior authorization and clinical setting experience (required)
- Experience working within Pain Management required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security requirements
- Basic understanding of medical terminology
- Familiarity with payor portals and medical policy navigation
- Must be able to sit for extended periods, communicate clearly, perform computer-based tasks, occasionally lift up to 25 lbs, and maintain close vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor advanced procedure trackers for each practice to identify authorization opportunities.
- Collect all required documentation for prior authorizations.
- Review medical necessity guidelines for procedures by Paycor.
- Accurately and promptly submit prior and retro authorization requests to payors.
- Document account activity, updating patient and claim information to ensure efficient claim processing.
- Identify trends or issues that delay authorization or claims processing.
- Communicate with practices, vendors, insurance companies, patients, and management to secure necessary approvals.
- Provide the highest level of customer service to internal teams.
- Serve as a backup to the Contact Center Team during peak scheduling call times.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support smooth operations and patient care continuity.
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