Preauthorization Coordinator at Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Overview Oversees, plans, manages, implements, and/or evaluates the operations of a division or department in the areas of human resources, compliance, financial, and additional support services. Identifies and establishes financial and operational systems to monitor, control, and improve efficiency and effectiveness, not limited to, processes, procedures and policies. Special Instructions Preauthorization Clerk for Orthopedic Clinic Responsibilities Experienced individual contributor that executes tasks that are typically routine, and follows routine processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality of deliverables. Provides necessary forms to patients for completion and signature, and reviews all forms for completeness and accuracy. Communicate clearly in person and on the phone to establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, physicians, staff, and management. Greet patients, pharmaceutical and insurance representatives in a positive and helpful manner, while working with them to obtain information necessary for medication coverage. Contacts insurance carriers to verify patient’s insurance eligibility, benefits and requirements. Demonstrates the organization's mission, vision, and core values of improving health and promoting well-being. Qualifications High School Diploma required.