Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Williamsville 6637 – Williamsville, NY
Position Type
Full Time (30+ hrs/wk)
Education Level
High School Diploma/Equivalency
Salary Range
$19.00 – $24.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Administrative Support
Description
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION SPECIALIST
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Spectrum Vision Partners (“SVP”) and OCLI Vision (“OCLI”) work together to provide world class eye care to our patients to improve lives. SVP, the management services team, supports OCLI vision, one of the largest multi-specialty ophthalmology networks in the U.S. Our unique model and collaborative culture differentiate us in the marketplace and in our service to our patients. We build our culture one hire at a time, and we focus on building great teams and keeping our employees happy. We promote from within and offer fantastic benefits and PTO!
THE OPPORTUNITY AT HAND
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented person to join our team as a Prior Authorization Specialist. Our Prior Authorization Specialist is responsible for accurately identifying retinal injectable patients. This includes counseling and registering patients, confirming patient eligibility, and obtaining pre-authorizations for upcoming retinal injection appointments. You’ll play a vital role in the patients’ experience with OCLI.
OUR EXPECTATIONS OF YOU
- Review appointments to confirm that correct injections are booked in appropriate timeframe.
- Follow up on status of patient copay assistance.
- Confirm the results of Benefits Investigation (BI) and entering pertinent information into patient chart.
- Confirming status of patient eligibility and approval for copayment assistance.
- Maintain proper inventory.
- Assist with tracking patients who have been approved and have copayment assistance cards and applying funds to charges within PM system.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- You’re an excellent communicator – both verbally and written.
- You’re outgoing, you love the idea of interacting with patients every day.
- You’re comfortable providing white glove service and responding quickly to our patients’ needs.
- You’re a dependable problem solver – you’re the one people call to keep cool in stressful situations.
- You have a positive, can-do attitude and work well in collaborative environments.
- You’re flexible – you roll with the punches and easily accept change.
- You’re knowledgeable in ocular pharmacology such as anesthetics, steroids, antibiotics, mydriatics and cycloplegics, epinephrine, miotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories is a PLUS, but not a requirement.
WHO WE ARE
Our globally recognized healthcare team is comprised of some of the top minds in ocular medicine. Our senior management team has a combined 200 years of eye industry experience collaborating with some of the most recognized practices in the nation. While our providers have the expertise to diagnose and treat complex ocular, oculoplastic, and retinal conditions, we’re also uniquely qualified to provide care for our patients from childhood though adulthood. We build relationships with our patients that last a lifetime.
With nearly 1,400 employees, we support over 50 clinic locations, five state-licensed ambulatory surgery centers, and over 110 surgeons, doctors, and other medical professionals. Our brands include OCLI Vision, Island Eye Surgi-center, New Vision Cataract Center, AIO, and others.
At Spectrum Vision Partners we know that cultivating diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment is critical to our impact and success. We create an environment where no individual is advantaged or disadvantaged because of their background. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status. With a commitment to maintaining a bias-free environment in which harassment is prohibited, we respect cultural diversity and comply with the laws of the places in which we operate. We expect our business partners, suppliers, clients, and all of our team members to uphold these commitments.