Pre-Auth/Certification Spec.

About UsLifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region.Bluegrass Community Hospital(Versailles, KY),Bourbon Community Hospital(Paris, KY),Clark Regional Medical Center(Winchester, KY), andGeorgetown Community Hospital(Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors join our team today!A Career with Us Offers:· Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates · Paid Time Off (PTO) · Extended Illness Benefit (EIB) · Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) · Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life) · Educational Assistance · Bereavement Leave· 401(k) Match· Free ParkingEssential FunctionsCoordinate clinical assessment and insurance benefit authorizations that are necessary preconditions for qualifying patients both medically and financially for final appointment confirmation.Communicate with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy. Identifies patients who qualify for alternative financing options and assists with any necessary arrangements.Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement. Work interdepartmentally in providing critical support toward maximizing upfront collections and patient throughput while minimizing patient delays, rescheduling, and cancelations.Job RequirementsMinimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED PreferredRequired SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Handle with Care to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually.Job: Administration/Clerical Organization: Georgetown KY MSO Title: Pre-Auth/Certification Spec. Location: Kentucky-Georgetown Requisition ID: 7427-5012