BJC HealthCare is seeking an Authorization Specialist- Oncology team member who will be obtaining authorizations for oncology infusion and injectable medications for 5 locations.

Hours: M-F between 8 AM-4:30 PM or 8:30 AM-5 PM

The ideal background for this role would be a healthcare professional with experience in oncology infusion and/ or prior authorization with a strong attention to detail. 

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

This role is critical in the financial clearance process which assists BJC hospitals enterprise wide in securing the appropriate authorization and/or Notice Of Admission (NOA) in order to prevent rescheduling the patient or risking net revenue loss. This position is required to obtain authorization on behalf of some physicians at Washington U school of medicine and BJC medical group and must maintain positive relationships. This position ensures technology is built in a way to accurately support the scripting and validation of authorization and NOA. Without the above we are limited in our collection of payment. The role represent BJC with the highest standard of customer service, compassion and perform all duties in a manner consistent with our mission, vision, values, and service standards. Facilitates certain components of the patients' entrance into any BJC facility, including insurance validation, benefit verification, pre-certification & financial clearance. Responsible for ensuring that the most accurate patient data is obtained and populated into the patient record, particularly authorization data and status. This team member must possess exceptional attention to detail & maintain knowledge & competence with insurance carriers, Medicare guidelines & federal, state & accreditation agencies.

Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

Education

Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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At BJC we?re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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