Funding Specialist - Outpatient Services Funding

• Securing funding for payers for all outpatient services including, ambulatory practices, day surgery, and imaging services
• Receive patient referrals and authorizations from the payers and Primary Care Physicians including external /internal departments that need authorizations from the appropriate governmental agency or insurance company
• Obtaining and processing of CCS, Government or Commercial insurance for the appropriate authorization of initial and/or follow up services
• Work closely with the Point of Care Departments and Patient Accounting in order to ensure timely communication and follow up regarding the authorization status of each patient(s)

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)
• Minimum one (1) year Related experience in obtaining medical insurance, government authorization or medical insurance/government billing (required)
• Strong communication skills, problem solving skills, analytical skills, interpersonal skills as well as time management and critical thinking skills

Preferred medical terminology, previous registration and/or billing experience in physician practice, clinic/hospital care setting and working knowledge of Excel software