Pre-Certification Coordinator II - Business Office - Medicine

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This advanced level Pre-certification Coordinator specializes in complex pre-certifications for high dollar oncology and/or non-oncology drugs as indicated on therapy and treatment plans to prevent controllable losses/write offs for the Department. This position may also perform rechecks of insurance eligibility and verify authorization information for each service. This position will also document all pertinent authorization information in Epic and communicate with clinical staff and providers in a timely and effective manner.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes pre-certifications for complex and high dollar drugs as indicated on therapy and treatment plans. Must read and analyze therapy and treatment plans, drug protocols and clinical documentation, as well as payer policies and patient benefits. Completes the authorization process with the payer and in EPIC.
• Completes rechecks on existing pre-certifications by verifying insurance eligibility and all authorization information for all applicable services. Confirms all recheck information is documented in EPIC.
• Works with clinical staff and providers on add-ons, denials and peer to peers through to resolution in a timely fashion.
• Other duties as assigned, such as assistance with denials, rejections and appeals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college or associate's degree; RHIT and/or CPC certification; coding experience and previous precertification experience.
• Applicant must have a thorough understanding of both Washington University insurance database and insurance terminology.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills requires; experience interacting with managed care plans, insurance companies and third-party payers; ability to work with internal and external customers, including physicians, nurses, patients and families.
• This person must be able to prioritize multiple tasks, be very details oriented and able to work in a fast paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.
• Three to five years of experience in clinical office, medical billing, HIM or pre-certification; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Grade

C09-H

Salary Range

$22.78 - $34.21 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contri