- Lead and oversee a team of Pre-Authorization Representatives, providing guidance, support, and quality control to ensure accurate and timely processing of authorization requests.
- Manage daily workflow operations, prioritize work queues, and monitor productivity to maintain service level expectations and improve team efficiency.
- Review and audit authorization requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with payer requirements and internal standards.
- Facilitate pre-authorizations for diagnostic imaging services, ensuring timely approvals and minimizing delays in patient care.
- Analyze patient insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements to ensure compliance and reduce denials.
- Provide coaching and training to team members on authorization processes, payer guidelines, and workflow best practices.
- Collaborate with providers, insurance carriers, and internal departments to resolve authorization issues and expedite patient scheduling.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and implement workflow enhancements to increase quality, productivity, and operational effectiveness.
- Maintain detailed documentation and ensure adherence to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
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