Coordinator-Authorization Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Coordinator-Authorization Baptist Memorial Health Care

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Memphis, TN Job Details Estimated:

$38K

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1K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Mid-level Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Bachelor’s degree Data entry Computer skills Medical terminology 2 years

Full Job Description Overview Coordinator-Authorization Job Code :

22772

FLSA Status Job Family :

CASE MGMT

Job Description Title:

Coordinator-Authorization Job Summary The Authorization Coordinator is responsible for facilitating information documentation and transmission vital to the effectiveness of utilization review and supporting Baptist’s reimbursement strategy. Specifically the managed care techniques the Coordinator uses focuses on prior authorization for services using evidence based criteria. Areas of work include payer notification, authorization management, denial management, escalations, and communication and coordination between payer, business office and UR Team Job Responsibilities Completes payer notification Communicates incorrect payer with patient access Communicate with Utilization Review Nurse Works assigned queues in the electronic medical record Documents next review dates in the electronic medical record Documents and updates authorized or denied information on auth/cert screen in the electronic medical record Schedules peer to peer when indicated Completes assigned goals Specifications Experience Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 2 years’ clerical/support experience in a medical environment Previous authorization coordinator experience Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired High School Degree or equivalent Bachelor’s degree Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Solid intermediate computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite; Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance; Accurate data entry Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships No Work Environment Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +

• 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating Sedentary Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements
• Sitting Occasional Physical Activity Requirements
• Standing Occasional Physical Activity Requirements
• Walking Occasional Physical Activity Requirements
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) Occasional Physical Activity Requirements
• Carry objects Occasional Physical Activity Requirements
• Push/Pull Occasional Physical Activity Requirements
• Twisting Occasional Physical Activity Requirements
• Bending Occasional Physical Activity Requirements
• Reaching Forward Occasional Physical Activity Requirements
• Reaching Overhead Occasional Physical Activity Requirements
• Squat/Kneel/Crawl Occasional Physical Activity Requirements
• Wrist position deviation Occasional Physical Activity Requirements
• Pinching/fine motor activities Occasional Physical Activity Requirements
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion Occasional Physical Activity Requirements
• Taste or smell Physical Activity Requirements
• Talk or hear Continuous Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Yes Accurate Accurate Minimal Minimal Environmental Requirements
• Blood-Borne Pathogens Anticipated Environmental Requirements
• Chemical Anticipated Environmental Requirements
• Airborne Communicable Diseases Anticipated Environmental Requirements
• Extreme Temperatures Anticipated Environmental Requirements
• Radiation Anticipated Environmental Requirements
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Anticipated Environmental Requirements
• Extreme Noise Levels Anticipated Environmental Requirements
• Dust/Particular Matter Anticipated Environmental Requirements
• Other