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Macula Retina Vitreous Center
Authorization Specialist / Front office receptionist
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What they do
A Receptionist greets and directs customers or visitors that come in to an office or business, and answers and directs incoming phone calls. Deals with mail or courier services. May schedule appointments or meeting rooms, gather patient information, or assist with filing or other administrative support work.
$40,998 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Busy Ophthalmology medical practice seeking an Insurance Authorization Specialist to join our team and help the practice grow. We are looking for an employee who is willing to travel to both our Torrance and Los Angeles office locations. Candidate must be extremely organized and have working knowledge of submitting/calling for Authorizations to medical groups. Must know all about insurances and verifications - Know the difference between Medicare, Medical, HMO, PPO, IPAs, medical groups etc. Must have great communication skills and be able to multi task. Initiate/Request authorization request for outpatient services. Check eligibility / verify insurance coverage Check in / out Answer phones and queues and process faxes Data entering Fluent in Spanish The position requires flexibility with the ability to work well under pressure. Advanced MD experience preferred Schedule appointments Handle multi line phone calls Confirm appointments Prepare charts