Pre-Authorization Specialist I

Description:

BJC Outpatient Imaging is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, compassionate individual who is a strong communicator to join an energetic, patient-focused team! Are you passionate about patient care? Do you love interacting with people? Come and join our team as a Pre-Authorization Specialist I for a M-F 8-430 shift at our outpatient imaging center located in Chesterfield, MO.

PAY AND BENEFITS: Accomplishing our mission takes a team of people, who are dedicated to treating others as they expect to be treated and who consistently demonstrate mutual respect. We hold our employees in high regard as the key component to our success. We offer a total compensation package including competitive base pay and a comprehensive benefits program for your health, your quality of life, and your future:

• Shift Differential Pay and Quarterly Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with an FSA Account
• 401(k) plan with Company Match and Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Employee Assistance Program
• Remote Work Opportunities for select roles!
• Entry level? We’ll train!
• Sign-on Bonus or Relocation Assistance available to qualified candidates for select positions

CAREER LADDER: We believe in advancement, upward mobility, and growth opportunities for our team members! This career ladder shows your point of entry into our team, as well as the growth and promotional opportunities available to you within our business office department: Pre-Authorization Specialist I - Pre-Authorization Specialist II - Business Office Supervisor - Business Office Manager

The Business Office Team is responsible for collaborating and leading the Imaging Center team in providing excellent patient care and supporting the operational goals for both the Center and the organization. This includes all customer and patient-facing responsibilities including welcoming, registering, and overall patient coordination, as well as phone correspondence, scheduling appointments, inventory, and medical record management. The upper levels of this series also include the training, supervision, and management of Business Office team members. The overall scope for this series is designed to ensure the management and resources are available to maintain a quality, high functioning, and customer friendly Outpatient Imaging Center.

Requirements:

EDUCATION:

• To be competitive, must have high school diploma or general education degree (GED)

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Ability to provide documentation accurately and concisely.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of computer applications and Microsoft Office

ABOUT US:

The hospitals that comprise BJC HealthCare have a proud, decades-long history of serving patients and families in communities across Missouri and Illinois. As one of the largest nonprofit health care integrated delivery organizations in the country, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve through leadership, education, innovation, and excellence in medicine. We are excited to build upon the commitment to improving health care through our joint venture partnership with Outpatient Imaging Affiliates.

ABOUT OUR PARTNER- OUTPATIENT IMAGING AFFILIATES, LLC:

Serving patients in over 60+ communities in 19 states, OIA is an imaging center management & development operation that is committed to delivering an affordable diagnostic imaging option without compromising customer convenience, care, technology or results. We are always recruiting for talented individuals who are dedicated to excellent patient care and the highest level of customer service. Visit http://www.oiarad.com/Careers/ today to view all our clinical and non-clinical career opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.