Job Information
9th Way Insignia Intake Coordinator R7854 in Atlanta, Georgia
Who We Are
Point32Health is a leading health and wellbeing organization, delivering an ever-better personalized health care experience to everyone in our communities. At Point32Health, we are building on the quality, nonprofit heritage of our founding organizations, Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, where we leverage our experience and expertise to help people find their version of healthier living through a broad range of health plans and tools that make navigating health and wellbeing easier.
We enjoy the important work we do every day in service to our members, partners, colleagues and communities. To learn more about who we are at Point32Health, clickhere{target=""}.
Job Summary
Respond to provider queries, enter administrative authorization data into the computer system, and maintain proper documentation and files to support care of members, customer service, and other departmental functions. Enters all referral/data information into the computer system, maintains proper documentation and facilitates coordination of services. The position will be directly associated with incoming referrals and authorizations for the utilization component of medical management.
Key Responsibilities/Duties - what you will be doing
- Receive incoming authorization requests from providers, via telephone queue line (or other means) and obtain necessary administrative information and work to resolve non-clinical issues [such as checking on authorization status or claim question].Clinical calls will be triaged to a care manager.
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Qualifications - what you need to perform the job
EDUCATION:(Minimum education required)
- Associates Degree or equivalent relevant work experience preferably required;
EXPERIENCE:(Years of experience)
- Two plus years of experience in a business environment required, managed care/health industry environment experience preferred.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:(Include interpersonal skills)
- Excellent verbal and wr tten communication skills generally acquired through college or other advanced education is required.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in performing data entry tasks in multiple applications
- Individual must be able to appropriately identify urgent situations and follow the appropriate protocol.
- Position also requires the ability to manage multiple priorities as well as having the initiative, judgment and perception to operate independently and in a partnership with other departments.
- Individual must possess strong organizational and problem solving skills and the attention to detail necessary to act within this complex environment.
- Requires excellent interpersonal skills.
- Position requires daily contact, by telephone, with network providers and their office staff, hospital contacts and Tufts Health Plan internal departments.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:(include special requirements, e.g., lifting, travel, overtime)
- Fast paced office environment handling multiple demands.
- Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary.
- Work is done in an open cubicle office setting with other employees
- Requires ability to sit for long periods of time performing data entry functions
CONFIDENTIAL DATA:All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters while working at Tufts Health Plan is considered confidential. Exposed to and required to deal with highly confidential and sensitive material and must adhere to corporate compliance policy, department guidelines/policies and all applicable laws and regulations at all times.
Compensation and Total Rewards Overview
As part of our comprehensive total rewards program, colleagues are also eligible for variable pay. Eligibility for any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits remains in the Company's sole discretion and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Point32Health offers their Colleagues a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which currently includes:
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
Tuition program
Well-being benefits
Full suite of benefits to support career development, individual and family health, and financial health
For more details on our total rewards programs, visithttps://www.point32health.org/careers/benefits/{target=""}
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) and Health Equity
?Point32Health is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and health equity part of everything we dofrom product design to the workforce driving that innovation. Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) and Health Equity team's strategy is deeply connected to our core values and will evolve as the changing nature of work shifts. Programming, events, and an inclusion infrastructure play a role in how we spread cultural awareness, train people leaders on engaging with their teams and provide parameters on how to recruit and retain talented and dynamic talent. We welcome all applicants and qualified individuals, who will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.