OverviewThe Pre-Authorization Specialist is responsible for identifying prior auth requirements by insurance/payer and processes and completes prior authorizations for scheduled and add on services. Determines if services are a covered benefit and documents pre-authorization information in Epic. Communicates with the ordering Provider's office if services were approved or denied to reduce denials and facilitates peer to peer reviews when needed.Responsibilities

• Analyzes information required to complete pre-authorizations based on multiple insurance/payer requirements; ensures coverage/insurance is correct.
• Proficiently utilizes third party payer/insurance portals to process pre-auth submissions; has a detailed knowledge of insurance providers, their portals and expectations for authorization approval.
• Documents pre-authorization results completely and communicates to leadership, Providers and/or Nurses pre-authorization approvals or denials. Advocates for patients/providers by processing pre-auths in a time sensitive manner and collaborating with physicians and nurses to secure clinical information needed for submissions.
• Identifies challenges, trends and patterns and works with management to address and resolve.
• Other duties as assigned. Identifying prior auth requirements by insurance/payer and processes and completes prior authorizations for scheduled and add on services.
• Determines if services are a covered benefit and documents pre-authorization information in Epic.
• Communicates with the ordering Provider office
• if services were approved or denied to reduce denials and facilitates peer to peer reviews when needed.

Qualifications Education: Highschool Diploma or GEDWork Experience:

Required English Skills Basic reading skillsBasic writing skillsBasic oral skills

Communication Skills Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-workerInteraction with a wide variety of peopleMaintain confidential informationAbility to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal informationAbility to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor

Computer Skills Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. Comfortable with Windows OS and learning new applications.

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At , we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at .

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Proctor Hospital, Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at .

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: .

Salary RangeThe compensation range for this position is $18per hour - $29.13per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by . The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.