Outpatient Surgery Director creates, directs, and implements the policies and procedures for the outpatient surgical function. Ensures a high level of quality care and services for patients by coordinating and communicating operational procedures to staff and physicians. Being an Outpatient Surgery Director monitors, evaluates, and modifies programs while adhering to company guidelines and standards. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Outpatient Surgery Director typically reports to top management. The Outpatient Surgery Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Outpatient Surgery Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB TITLE: Authorization Specialist
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Responsible for obtaining managed care authorizations and verifying patient insurance benefits. Analyzing utilization data from health plans' claims as required. Maintains optimal patient, referring physician and insurance company satisfaction. Organizes and evaluates patient medical records for accuracy and completeness. Completes medical records requests from insurance companies.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Business Office Manager
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
EDUCATION: High School, with 1-2 years experience in healthcare insurance billing and verification, collections and/or authorizations.
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PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Occasional evening or weekend work.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.