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MultiCare Health System Insurance Verification Authorization Specialist in Tacoma, Washington
You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Mon-Fri, Business Hours Position Summary The Authorization/Insurance Verification Specialist is responsible for managing authorizations, insurance and referrals for Multicare Ambulatory providers. Responsibilities include verification of insurance information (eligibility and benefits), referral management, submitting and monitoring of pre-authorizations, determines medical necessity and identifies any coverage concerns and works with providers and billing to resolve authorization denials. Other responsibilities include completing pre-registration as required by patient type and anticipated service. Incumbents work with staff and management throughout the revenue cycle, clinical teams, providers as well as representatives from insurance carriers and government agencies. Requirements Two (2) years of pre-authorization or referral coordinator experience OR two (2) years of experience processing incoming claims or pre-authorization requests for an insurance payor OR two (2) years insurance billing, admitting, or registration experience in a hospital or medical office OR graduate of a health vocational program such as Medical Assistant, or Medical Billing & Insurance, and 1-year experience in healthcare Two (2) years' experience in dealing with the public in a customer service role Medical Terminology proficiency by examination One (1) year of post high school business or college course work preferred National Association of Healthcare Access Management Certification (NAHAM) preferred Our Values As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. Why MultiCare? Belonging:We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees Mission-driven:We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve Market leadership:Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system Employee-centric:Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running Technology:"Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row Leading research:MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities Lifestyle:Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $19.86 - $28.58 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here. MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientati