Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN)

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN)

Authorization Specialist

Allentown, PA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
Patient Care

About the role

  • Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
  • Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
  • LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains compliance with benchmark data regarding accounts registered versus scheduled procedures.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA.

Nice to have

  • Associate's Degree
  • Physical Demands
  • Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
  • Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position.
  • It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs.
  • Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
  • All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.
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Compensation

  • Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Benefits

  • Collaborates with physicians and provider office staff in ascertaining the appropriate authorization based on medical necessity and the treatment plan provided.
  • Performs a medical necessity check to determine if procedure and diagnosis support medical necessity.
  • Communicates direct/indirect with insurance companies to obtain insurance verification, benefits and precertification for approval.
  • Lehigh Valley Health Network is an

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer.

This listing is sourced directly from Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN)'s careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.