Description

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Full-time Authorization Specialist to support the 34397 - 34397 MAGEE URO GYN HOSP CLINIC department!

This position will work Monday – Friday, day shift.  Some work-from-home flexibility is available after the orientation period. Hours are subject to change based on business needs.

The Authorization Specialist performs authorization activities of inpatient, outpatient and emergency department patients, denial management and all revenue functions. This employee needs to demonstrate, through actions, a consistent performance standard of excellence to which all work is to conform. The expertise of the Authorization Specialist shall include working knowledge in the area of authorization related activities including pre-authorizations, notifications, edits, denials, etc. and they shall demonstrate the philosophy and core values of UPMC in the performance of duties.

Responsibilities:

• Prior authorization responsibilities:
  • Reviews and interprets medical record documentation for patient history, diagnosis, and previous treatment plans to pre-authorize insurance plan determined procedures to avoid financial penalties to patient, provider, and facility.
  • Utilizes payor-specific approved criteria or state laws and regulations to determine medical necessity or the clinical appropriateness for inpatient admissions, outpatient facility, office services, durable medical equipment, and drugs in terms of type, frequency, extent, site and duration, and considered effective for the patient's illness, injury, or disease.
  • Ensures accurate coding of the diagnosis, procedure, and services being rendered using ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II.
• General responsibilities:
  • Maintains compliance with departmental quality standards and productivity measures.
  • Utilizes 18+ UPMC system and insurance payor or contracted provider web sites to perform prior authorization, edit, and denial services.
  • Utilize authorization resources along with any other applicable reference material to obtain accurate prior authorization.
• Retrospective authorization responsibilities:
  • Resolves basic authorization edits to ensure timely claim filing and elimination of payor rejections and or denials.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years working experience in a medical environment (such as a hospital, doctor's office, or ambulatory clinic) OR an associate degree and 1 year of experience in a medical environment required. (Bachelor's degree (B.A) preferred)
• Completion of a medical terminology course (or equivalent) required
• Experience with insurance authorizations preferred 
• Skills Required:
  • Knowledge and interpretation of medical terminology, ICD-9, and CPT codes
• Skills Preferred:
  • Understanding of authorization processes, insurance guidelines, third party payors, and reimbursement practices
  • Experience utilizing a web-based computerized system.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34
   

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.

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