Surgical Authorization Specialist- Remote

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Monitors the authorizations of upcoming surgical cases on the physician’s calendars ensuring authorizations for surgeries are obtained in a timely and accurate manner.

Verifies patient demographic information and insurance eligibility including coordination of benefits; updates and confirms necessary information to allow processing of claims to insurance plans.

• Accurately completes surgical cost analysis form, documenting the required surgical cost estimation for collection prior to services.
• Verifies benefits on all surgical procedures.
• Document authorizations and progress of authorizations in the patient’s chart. Enters the authorization information within case management.