Radiology Preauthorization Associate

At MedStar Health, we are looking for an experienced, highly organized, and detail-oriented Radiology Preauthorization Associate to help provide exceptional patient care to our community. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the patient authorization process, ensuring all pre-authorization requirements are met, and coordinating with the patient, physicians, and insurance companies to obtain prior authorization.The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of 2 years of experience working in the radiology field, strong customer service abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. You should also possess a strong knowledge of the preauthorization process, medical terminology, and insurance requirements. A Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field is preferred.If you have the necessary qualifications and are passionate about providing quality care to our patients, we invite you to apply for this position. We look forward to hearing from you!

Responsibilites:

1. Manage the patient authorization process, ensuring all pre-authorization requirements are met.
2. Coordinate with the patient, physicians, and insurance companies to obtain prior authorization.
3. Maintain knowledge of preauthorization process, medical terminology, and insurance requirements.
4. Provide excellent customer service to patients.
5. Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and insurance companies.
6. Demonstrate a strong attention to detail.
7. Adhere to MedStar Health policies and procedures.
8. Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
9. Maintain accurate records of authorization process.
10. Keep up-to-date with new regulations and insurance requirements.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Radiology Preauthorization Associate in Washington, DC, USA is between $37,000 and $65,000 per year. The range is determined by factors such as experience, education, and other qualifications.

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization. It operates more than 120 entities, including ten hospitals in the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area of the United States.