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Managed Care Coordinator (PAS Resource Specialist)
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2025-33767 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Hospital/Clinic Support Portland, OR (South East)
Overview
Maintains off-site log or assists peers with maintenance by obtaining authorizations for ancillary service referrals and documentation of such. Verifies insurance eligibility and obtains benefits, referrals/prior authorizations and documents in patient's file. Updates insurance information on patient's accounts when applicable. Reviews orders and documents treatment approvals and locations in patient's record (EMR). Monitors all treatment regimens for insurance coverage and appropriateness of indication and forwards to Manager/Formulary Committee for approval as needed. Functions as a "point of inquiry" and resource for all work unit staff with questions regarding insurance coverage and where scans and treatments may be done. Applies problem solving and negotiating skills in working with insurance companies and referring providers to obtain a successful outcome. Reviews additions to the schedule of same day and next day appointments from outside OHSU providers for insurance and authorizations of medications to infuse in the day treatment clinic.
Responsibilities
One year of experience in a medical office setting, including high-volume direct patient contact, scheduling of appointments and may require experience obtaining managed care authorizations (dependent on position description). OR One and a half years of work experience in a high volume direct public contact position and 6 months experience in a medical office setting. The candidate must have a thorough knowledge of PAS policies and procedures. Candidates will have demonstrated advanced PAS user skills as well as extensive knowledge of integrated care at OHSU. Knowledge and Skills Required: Basic computer skills including word processing. Windows applications, on-line scheduling, and a preference for data-base skills. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Strong customer service orientation. Demonstrated effectiveness in confrontational customer interactions. Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED Associate Degree or higher; minimally some college coursework in related fieldExperience in working with chemotherapy drugs in medical oncology settingKnowledge of computer applications including Epic Cadence, and EARL Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
