Oncology Prior Authorization Specialist-REMOTE

<strong>Overview</strong><br><br><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black;"><img src="https://theusoncologynetwork.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=104&hashed=-1157307951" alt="USON Logo"></span></em></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><em><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black;">Employment Type</span></em><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black;">: Full Time</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: #ffff00;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: black; background-color: #ffff00;">REMOTE</span></strong></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><em><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black;">Benefits</span></em><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black;">: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black;">Clifton Park, New York</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black;">Pay: $20-$25 Hourly </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black;">JOB SCOPE:</span></strong> <strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black;"> Under general supervision, reviews chemotherapy regimens in accordance to reimbursement guidelines. Obtains necessary pre-certifications and exceptions to ensure no delay in reimbursement of treatments. Research denied services and alternative resources to pay for treatment. Supports and adheres to The US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.</span></strong></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></strong></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black;">The US Oncology Network</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black;"> is a thriving organization that fosters forward-thinking, advancement opportunities, and an inspired work environment. We continuously look for top talent who will continue to propel our organization in the right direction and celebrate new successes! <strong>Come join our team in the fight against cancer!</strong><br><br><strong>About US Oncology</strong><br>The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care. For more information, visit </span><a href="http://www.usoncology.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">www.usoncology.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black;">. We extend an extremely competitive offering of benefits to employees, including Medical Health Care, Dental Care, Vision Plan, 401-K with a matching component, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability, and Wellness & Perks Programs.</span></p> <br><strong> Responsibilities </strong><br><br><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black;">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Reviews, processes, and audits the medical necessity for each patient chemotherapy treatment and documentation of regimen relative to pathway adherence. </span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Communicates with nursing and medical staff to inform them of any restrictions or special requirements in accordance with insurance plans. </span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Provides prompt feedback to physicians and management regarding pathway documentation issues, and payer issues with non-covered chemotherapy drugs. </span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Updates coding/payer guidelines for clinical staff.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Tracks pathways and performs various other business office functions on an as needed basis </span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Obtains insurance authorization and pre-certification specifically for chemotherapy services. </span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Works as a patient advocate and functions as a liaison between the patient and payer to answer reimbursement questions and avoid insurance delays. </span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Research additional or alternative resources for non-covered chemotherapy services to prevent payment denials. </span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Provides a contact list for patient’s community resources including special programs, drugs and pharmaceutical supplies and financial resources.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Maintains a good working knowledge of chemotherapy authorization requirements for all payers, State and federal regulatory guidelines for coverage and authorization. </span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines with regards to patient’s records.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Other duties as requested or assigned.</span></li></ul> <br><strong> Qualifications </strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .25in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black;">Minimum Qualifications:</span></strong></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black;">High school degree or equivalent. Associates degree in Healthcare.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black;">Minimum three (3) years medical insurance verification and authorization required.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 10pt;">PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear.  Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.  Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.  Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 10pt;">WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.  Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.</span></p>

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