Coordinates the timely processing of pre-authorizations of BH consults ordered by Providers and performed at a NCHT BH facility. Ensures that pre-authorizations are completed appropriately through communication to third party payers and collaboration with clinics and schedules the patient with an appropriate BH Provider when approved.

Schedule: Full-time, Benefits Eligible. Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Location:

Autism Center Nationwide Children's Hospital - Maumee
3521 Briarfield Blvd
Maumee, Ohio 43537

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* Participates in pre-authorization process, obtaining, compiling, maintaining, and issuing necessary records, reports, ensuring accuracy of content and correct distribution. Documents pre-authorization information appropriately within the referral.
* Contacts third party payer to obtain pre-authorization for ordered consult or testing, providing updates as needed throughout the pre-authorization process.
* Reviews pending pre-authorizations and provides follow up if needed.
* Communicates to clinics when peer to peer is requested and reviews clinic progress on pre-authorizations that require additional detail for approval.
* Provides additional information requested by Patient Accounts to assist in billing issues involving pre-authorization.
* Schedules patients as directed.
* Understands different BH testing types and resources i.e. new patient appointment follow-up, autism testing, ect.

Education Requirement:
* High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
* Associate's Degree, preferred.

Skills:
* Excellent customer service and communication skills.
* Ability to work and problem solve with minimal supervision.
* Ability to understand and retain complex and quickly changing information.
* Familiarity with medical terminology.
* Ability to adapt to change positively in workflow and process.
* Keyboarding, typing, or data entry skills.

Experience:
* One year of prior authorization and scheduling experience, preferred.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet