Surgical / Precertification Coordinator at University Physicians' Association

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Insurance Verification, Authorization Processing, Surgical Scheduling, ICD-10 Coding, CPT Coding, Insurance Eligibility, Benefits Review, Prior Authorizations, Customer Service, Organization, Detail-Oriented, Microsoft Office, NextGen System, Medical Billing, Managed Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Join Our Team at University Urogynecology! We are seeking a full-time Precertification Coordinator to support University Urogynecology, a fast-paced, high-volume specialty practice located within UT Medical Center. Job Type: Full Time - Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM About the Role As a Precertification Coordinator, you’ll play an essential part in ensuring patients receive timely, coordinated care. You’ll serve as a key point of contact for insurance verification, authorization processing, and procedure cost communication—always with a strong customer service focus. Why You’ll Love Working With Us We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Sick Leave Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Short- and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance And more! What You’ll Do Track upcoming surgeries and maintain an organized workflow of precertification statuses Assist with surgical scheduling, including coordinating with providers and patients to ensure accurate and timely scheduling. Verify insurance eligibility and benefits by phone and online Update insurance details in the NextGen system Review insurance payment policies and obtain prior authorizations as needed Confirm all required pre-authorization documentation is received before procedures Communicate clearly with clinical and administrative staff Assign accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes Assist with additional tasks as needed to support the team Requirements Professional coding certification or at least 2 years of experience in insurance verification (required) Strong understanding of medical billing and managed care Familiarity with various insurance plans Excellent verbal communication and a polished, professional presence Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Comfortable working in Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications

Responsibilities

The coordinator will track upcoming surgeries, manage precertification statuses, and assist with surgical scheduling by coordinating with providers and patients. Key duties include verifying insurance, obtaining prior authorizations, and communicating procedure costs with a strong customer service focus.