Medical Authorization Specialist

Full time position for a busy Retina Practice. Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation Time and Profit Sharing. Bilingual Preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Obtain authorizations / referrals for all office visits and/or procedures
• Insurance verification
• Greets patients and visitors to the practice
• Registers patients in the practice management system which may mean entering information given verbally or on registration forms
• Collects identification and insurance cards and copies or scans them for the record, may photograph the patient for the record
• May collect co-pays or other monies
• Prints encounter form with updated information, or updates information on the encounter form to ensure accuracy
• Has patient sign financial agreement, receipt of privacy policy, benefits assignment, etc.
• Answer phone calls, take messages and make appointments
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Requires travel between office from time to time as needed either to perform the duties for which you were hired or to back fill when needed
• Verify insurance
• Prep charts for upcoming clinics
• File loose papers

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, Minimum 1 year experience in the medical field, ophthalmology experience preferred, Multi-tasking, Flexibility, Telephone Skills, Customer Service, Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, Scheduling, Professionalism, Quality Focus, Team driven attitude, and Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

*This is not a remote position.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Commute:

• Orlando, FL 32806 (Required)

Work Location: In person