Houston Physicians Hospital is hiring a Full Time Authorization Specialist!

Welcome to Houston Physicians Hospital!

Are you seeking an extraordinary career opportunity at a state-of-the-art healthcare facility? Houston Physicians Hospital is currently seeking to hire a Full Time Authorization Specialist!

Authorization Specialist at Houston Physicians Hospital

The Authorization Specialist is responsible for verifying benefits prior to procedures and notifying the patient of financial responsibility.Maintains information in an organized manner and obtains pre-authorization for procedures as required by the Insurance Companies.

Reviews financial obligation with patient and family member.Responsible for sending proper documentation to billing department.Prequalifies third party coverage of scheduled procedure.Assists in the collection and follow-up of patient survey responses.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate required
• Four years of medical facility or medical business office experience required
• Experience in customer relations or teaching preferred
• Experience in third party payer requirements preferred
• Automated billing systems experience required
• Training/experience in business office activities preferred
• Requires frequent and constant judgement for timely response to patient questions and concerns.
• Requires language skills adequate for effective written and interpersonal communication in American English.
• Require visual and auditory acuity adequate for frequent use of computers and occasional use of other business office equipment.
• Ability to sit for long periods and to perform desk and office activities.

What We Offer:

As a valued member of USPI, your health and well‑being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life’s daily stresses.

• Competitive wages 
• Opportunities to better yourself professionally 
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage 
• 401(k) retirement plan 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Company Paid Holidays 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account 
• Education Assistance 
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance 

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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