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RN Prior Authorization

Role overview

Qualifications

  • RN
  • ADN
  • RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for contacting patients' insurance companies to obtain prior authorization for medications and/or procedures ordered by the healthcare provider.
  • Notifies the ordering healthcare provider and patient if authorization is denied and works to help resolve the denial in an effort to gain approval.
  • Documents results of authorization approval/denial in the patient chart.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of new medications/procedures and diagnoses for which the treatment is effective.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Customer Service
  • Team Management
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Sarah Bush Lincoln

Hospitals & Health Care

Sarah Bush Lincoln is a prominent non-profit healthcare organization located in downstate Illinois. It operates a two-hospital system, consisting of Sarah Bush Lincoln based in Mattoon, IL which has 150 beds, and SBL Fayette County Hospital based in Vandalia, IL, with 25 beds. The healthcare system also operates more than 57 clinics spread across a 10-county area and stand-alone surgery centers in Mattoon and Effingham, regional cancer center and hospice house. Decisions are made locally which gives the Health System the agility to respond quickly to changing markets. The organization employs nearly 3,500 people, including a medical staff of approximately 250 members. SBL is known for its contemporary facilities and commitment to providing advanced equipment and services for diagnosis and treatment. Sarah Bush Lincoln has an expanding robotics program, which showcases its dedication to adopting innovative technologies. The staff at Sarah Bush Lincoln is highly engaged as reflected in the most recent Press Ganey Employee Engagement and Safety Survey. The organization is Magnet designated, which recognizes excellence in nursing. SBL supports career growth, which provides employees with various education funding opportunities. Beyond its medical facilities, Sarah Bush Lincoln plays an integral role in the community. It actively participates in various activities that promote health, wellness, education, economic development, and housing. The involvement demonstrates the organization’s commitment to the overall well-being and development of the communities it serves.

Company details

IndustryHospitals & Health Care
Company size1001 - 5000

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RN Prior Authorization

Job Description

Prior Authorization RN is responsible to obtain prior authorization for medications and/or procedures when required by the patient’s health insurance company. The RN routinely communicates and collaborates with patients, insurance companies, other departments, and healthcare providers.

Hours: Full-time/40 hours per week

Required: RN; ADN

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $27.68 per hour

Responsibilities

Assists with other tasks to support patients or team members., Assists with other tasks to support patients or team members., Documents results of authorization approval/denial in the patient chart., Maintains up-to-date knowledge of new medications/procedures and diagnoses for which the treatment is effective., Notifies the ordering healthcare provider and patient if authorization is denied and works to help resolve the denial in an effort to gain approval., Notifies the ordering healthcare provider and patient if authorization is denied and works to help resolve the denial in an effort to gain approval., Obtains current patient demographics and insurance benefits from Registration., Obtains current patient demographics and insurance benefits from Registration., Requests authorization after medications / procedures have been provided when needed., Requests authorization after medications / procedures have been provided when needed., Responsible for contacting patients' insurance companies to obtain prior authorization (if required) for medications and/or procedures ordered by the healthcare provider., Serves as a customer service representative and liaison among patient, insurance company, and medical staff., Serves as a customer service representative and liaison among patient, insurance company, and medical staff., Works closely with the healthcare provider's office nurse to ensure proper authorization is obtained. Collects insurance benefit information, sends supporting medical records, and provides benefits of medication and/or procedures ordered., Works closely with the healthcare provider's office nurse to ensure proper authorization is obtained. Collects insurance benefit information, sends supporting medical records, and provides benefits of medication and/or procedures ordered.

Requirements

ADN (Required)RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$27.68 - $42.90

Pay based on experience

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