Paralegal Authorization Specialist Position Available In Duval, Florida

Paralegal Authorization Specialist U.S. Legal Services, Inc. Jacksonville, FL Job Details Full-time $22 – $24 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Bachelor of Science Writing skills Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Law office Family law Associate’s degree Paralegal experience Paralegal Certificate Communication skills Negotiation Full Job Description Job Description Paralegal Authorization Specialist U. S. Legal Services, Inc., a legal benefit plan company based in Jacksonville FL since 1972, is searching for to fill a fulltime Paralegal Authorization Specialist position to support its growing business. Position Purpose Support the Authorizations and Claims Manager in meeting the department goals for authorizations, credentialing, project support, customer service, and collaborating with department personnel, attorneys and clients as needed. Primary Duties & Responsibilities USL point of contact to coordinate and provide company related authorization services to covered members which includes: Answering attorney calls/e-mails and provide superior service and education about the organization fee schedule, products, policies, and procedures Prioritize and compile information necessary to complete attorney’s request Verify member benefits/coverages Inform attorney of the specific fee schedule reimbursement and monitor for accuracy Work with members and departments to promote an understanding of the authorization process Coordinate resolution of escalated attorney and member issues Meet or exceed turnaround time while maintaining workload Daily management of Authorization dashboard Adhere to policies and procedures to comply with department’s performance and compliance standards, and ensure cost-effective delivery of services Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities within the department Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned by department manager Position Requirements Paralegal Certification preferred or working toward.

A.S./B.S.

preferred Must have legal and/or law firm experience; specifically family law Attention to detail and demonstrated effective negotiation skills Ability to review and interpret legal claim documents Ability to assist Authorizations and Claims Manager and department staff Demonstrate ability to work well with people, using effective interpersonal skills while communicating with attorneys, members, clients, and co-workers Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and complete assignments with minimal supervision Collaborate effectively with co-workers and those in other departments on project assignments Demonstrate high level of proficiency navigating the company’s network database and other systems, as well as use of Microsoft products Authorizations Specialist 1

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 – $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Jacksonville, FL 32256 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Jacksonville, FL 32256: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person