Prior Authorization Specialist

About Our Company:
At Infinx, we are a dynamic and rapidly expanding company dedicated to providing innovative technology solutions and services tailored to our clients' needs. Our mission is to collaborate closely with healthcare providers, leveraging automation and intelligence to overcome revenue cycle challenges and enhance reimbursements for patient care. We work diligently to ensure that our clients receive their revenue on time, every time. Our clientele includes physician groups, hospitals, pharmacies, and dental groups.
We are in search of experienced associates and partners who exude confidence and possess expertise in areas aligned with our clients' requirements. We value individuals who are passionate about assisting others, adept at finding solutions to challenges, and committed to improving patient care while maximizing revenue. Inclusivity and diversity are at the core of our values, fostering a workplace where employees feel a sense of belonging, their contributions are valued, and diverse perspectives are celebrated. We believe in the power of human connection, with inclusion as the heart of our mission.

Location: Remote

Summary Description:
This remote Prior Authorization Specialist supports the Patient Access Onshore department in various functions, insurance verification and coordinating prior authorization requests for medical services. This position and is critical in facilitating timely patient access to healthcare by managing prior authorization processes. This role involves contacting payors for benefit information, checking authorization requirements, collecting required documentation, submitting requests to payers, and tracking authorization status.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Contacting payors for eligibility and benefit information to include authorization requirements
• Obtain prior authorizations and pre-certifications
• Submit complete and accurate authorization requests
• Follow up and resolve pending authorization requests
• Maintain documentation of authorization activity
• Stay current on payer prior authorization requirements

Skills and Education:

• 2+ years of experience in healthcare administration or prior authorization processes for medications
• Experience reviewing and processing prior authorization requests for medical procedures and services
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare providers and payers to resolve prior authorization issues and appeals
• Medical Assistant Certification or 5 years experience in a providers office setting processing prior authorizations is preferred but not required.

Company Benefits and Perks:
Joining Infinx comes with an array of benefits, flexible work hours when possible, and a genuine sense of belonging to a dynamic and growing organization.

• Access to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Additional benefits, including Pet Care Coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and discounted services.

If you are a dedicated and experienced Prior Authorization Specialist ready to contribute to our mission and be part of our diverse and inclusive community, we invite you to apply and join our team at Infinx.

Originally posted on Himalayas