Authorization and Benefits Coordinator

Gastro Health is seeking a full-time Authorization and Benefits Coordinator to join our team!

Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours.

This role offers:

• A great work/life balance
• No weekends or evenings – Monday thru Friday
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Rapidly growing team with opportunities for advancement
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package

Duties you will be responsible for:

· Prioritize requests and obtain authorizations at minimum one week prior to scheduled date of service

· The ability to manage and follow through with last minute requests

· Reviews and works denials of any prior auths

· Sets up peer to peer reviews with providers, if needed

· Stays informed of insurance requirements and industry related news/policy changes regarding prior authorizations

· Updates patient accounts with the correct insurance information, if changes occur

· Responds to questions from patients in a courteous and timely manner

· Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner

· Communicates in a professional manner with staff in medical offices, insurance companies and co-workers

· Perform other duties as may be assigned cheerfully and willingly

· Follow established corporate and department-specific policies and procedures

· Must be committed to the protection of confidential information, records and/or reports

Minimum Requirements

· Minimum education requirement is high school diploma or GED

· Minimum of 2 years experience in healthcare insurance area

· Attention to detail and organizational skills is a must

· Proficient in use of the following computer software: Insurance websites, Microsoft office, EMR

· The ability to keep up with a busy office environment

· Proficient in use of English language both in written and verbal communication

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Spending Accounts
• Life / AD&D
• Disability
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Legal
• Identity Theft
• Pet
• 401(k) retirement plan with Non-Elective Safe Harbor employer contribution for eligible employees
• Discretionary profit-sharing with employer contributions of 0% - 4% for eligible employees

Additionally, Gastro Health participates in a program called Tickets at Work that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more.

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Gastro Health is the one of the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty groups in the United States, with over 130+ locations throughout the country. Our team is composed of the finest gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and allied health professionals. We are always looking for individuals that share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees.

Gastro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!