Utilization Management Coordinator I

Company: Florida Cancer Specialists
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: September 11, 2020

Job Description:

Company OverviewFounded in 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute is the largest independent medical oncology/hematology practice in the United States. With over 200 physicians, based in 100+ locations across Florida, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care in community-based settings close to home.

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• Our 3000+ team members enjoy:
  
  
  
  
• Work/Life balance - many locations have no weekend and/or night shift hours
  
• Competitive compensation
  
  
  
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  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
    
    
    
    
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
    
  • Paid time off
    
  • Holiday pay
    
  • Tuition reimbursement
    
  • CEU hours
    
  • 401(k) with company match
    
    
    
    
    Our Corporate Office on Metro Parkway in Ft. Myers is searching for an Authorization Specialist (Utilization Management Coordinator)to join our team!Responsibilities
    
    
    
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    • Act as a liaison between the financial counselors and business office staff and to provide support and leadership to the Intake Department.
      
    • Works closely with management team in business office to ensure all internal and external customer service issues are addressed.
      
      
    • Obtain authorizations for all internal services from patient's PCP and/or managed care companies.
      
      
    • Verify Medicaid patient eligibility status for established patients.
      
    • Obtain authorizations for Medipass patients.
      
    • Review daily schedules for potential pitfalls of unusual patient insurance coverage limitations or restrictions. Enter all notes and/or insurance changes into the OncoEMR system.
      
      
      Qualifications
      
      
      
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      • At least one year of experience doing insurance verification, billing, and collections in a medical office or hospital setting is required.
        
      • Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be very detail-oriented and a self-starter.
        

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