Financial engineer Jobs in Tucson, AZ

A company is looking for a Financial Specialist responsible for managing the authorization process for patient appointments and procedures.Key Responsibilities : Initiate prior authorizations, verify insurance coverage, and follow up with insurance companies for approvalsDocument patient and financial information accurately in registration systems and assist uninsured patients with payment optionsProvide cost estimates to patients and maintain compliance with relevant regulations while achieving quality and productivity goalsRequired Qualifications : Associate's degree with two years of relevant experience or a high school diploma with four years of relevant experience in a hospital settingTwo years of healthcare experience in a business capacity within a health plan, physician practice, surgery center, or hospitalProficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) and payer portalsMinimum of one year experience obtaining authorizations with a healthcare provider or insurance companyStrong understanding of medical terminology, including CPT and diagnosis codes