Authorization Lead, Full Time, Days (10a-6p), Morristown, NJ

Responsible for securing medical authorizations from third party payers (commercial and government) for post-acute services; will be instrumental in obtaining written documentation, tracking, prioritizing and reporting outcomes of each authorization request.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Communicates with patients, employees and vendors regarding services. Assists patients, their families and co-workers in understanding authorizations and eligibility
2. Checks eligibility for all payor types, assumes responsibility for all patient authorizations. Collects and records accurate patient information.
3. Understands and practices agency policies and procedures and continually improves practices. Able to follow all legal rules and regulations
4. Other relevant tasks as assigned.

Required

1. High School Diploma; Associates degree preferred.
2. Laboratory or physician office or clinic experience preferred
3. Minimum 3 years of similar work experience.
4. Medical terminology experience preferred
5. Experience performing healthcare patient registration preferred
6. Capable of physical demands