Utilization Management Assistant at Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

Central, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clerical Functions, Prior Authorization, Electronic Medical Record, Communication, Documentation, Confidentiality, Team Support, Insurance Processes, Clinical Information, Administrative Duties, Training, Patient Care, Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration, Fax Management, Problem Solving, Scheduling

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Sierra Drive Campus 1040 Sierra Dr Greenwood, Indiana 46143 The Utilization Management Assistant performs secretarial or clerical functions to support the administrative operations of the Utilization Management department. This position assists by reviewing and scanning prior authorization forms into the electronic medical record system, reviewing and working the high volume of faxes received on a daily basis from payers, reviewing surgery schedules, and requesting authorization for services. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 6pm EST Hybrid role that will require reporting to the office once a week. Obtain status details regarding care authorizations and supervisory visit requirements from insurance payers. Follow payer processes (website, fax, contact number) to submit appropriate clinical documentation. Remain current on updates from payers to ensure appropriate reimbursement from payers. Collect clinical information regarding services to be rendered for prior authorizations. Contact payers to obtain prior authorizations. Enter standardized documentation within electronic medical record to identify prior authorization and the criteria surrounding each authorization. Educate collaborative multi-disciplinary teams regarding the prior authorization process. Advise providers and their clinical staff when issues arise relating to obtaining prior authorization. Complete administrative duties which include answering telephone calls and directing them to the appropriate team member if needed, reviewing incoming faxes, manually fax if system is down, provide support to the nurses on the team. Process prior authorization forms. Respect the sensitive nature of correspondence and consistently maintain confidentiality. Assist in the onboarding and training of new coworkers to ensure all coworkers receive consistent and accurate information. QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma/GED required 1 year of clerical/office experience required 1 year of hospital experience preferred TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.

Responsibilities

The Utilization Management Assistant performs secretarial and clerical functions to support the administrative operations of the Utilization Management department. Key tasks include reviewing prior authorization forms, managing faxes from payers, and assisting with service authorizations.