Updated: 14 days ago
Location: Rio Grande City, TEXAS
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Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | SRGV7496 |
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Working Title | PRIOR AUTHORIZATION AND REFERRAL SPECIALIST |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Location | Edinburg, Texas |
Department | School of Medicine/ Revenue Cycle |
FTE | 1.0 |
FLSA | Non-Exempt |
Scope of Job | Responsible for obtaining and processing all prior authorizations and referrals and entering the completed referral into the electronic medical record system for claims adjudication to ensure services are validated. |
Description of Duties |
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Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor. |
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned staff. |
Required Education | High School diploma/GED. |
Preferred Education | None |
Licenses/Certifications | None |
Required Experience | One (1) year of experience processing prior authorizations and referrals in a medical setting. Knowledge of interpreting commercial insurance coverages to include: Medicaid and Medicare. |
Preferred Experience | None |
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment including knowledge of Microsoft Office and previous use of EMR (Electronica medical record systems). |
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office/Clinic Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. |
Other | Exceptional computer skills and experience are required. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and strong organizational skills with attention to detail is necessary to ensure efficient and quality operations. Ability to interpret medical insurance coverages. Strong knowledge of insurance terminology. |
Physical Capabilities | None. |
Employment Category | Full-Time |
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience |
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience |
Position Available Date | 05/06/2024 |
Grant Funded Position | No |
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Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. |
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Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or [email protected]. |
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development . |
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/42551 |