Team Lead, Precertification Department
CurrentCoordinate and monitor the activities of the Precertification Department to ensure productivity metrics are meet daily.Develop and train new and existing staff in all departmental policies, procedures and workflows.Ensure that all Precertification Coordinators work collaboratively and confidentially with support staff, hospital departments and the insurance carriers to obtain required Prior Authorizations for scheduled procedures.Monitor and utilize automated systems to… Show more Coordinate and monitor the activities of the Precertification Department to ensure productivity metrics are meet daily.Develop and train new and existing staff in all departmental policies, procedures and workflows.Ensure that all Precertification Coordinators work collaboratively and confidentially with support staff, hospital departments and the insurance carriers to obtain required Prior Authorizations for scheduled procedures.Monitor and utilize automated systems to expedite processes, also to identify any lag time and develop more efficient work flows.Maintain up to date information with the health plans that will enable the Precertification Coordinators to process to work quickly and efficiently.Ensures all information related to approvals and denials are electronically documented in EPIC System.Communicates any incomplete or denied Prior Authorization information to the clinical areas.Work closely with the physicians and their support staff in order to ensure receipt of all clinical information necessary to obtain the Prior Authorization is available. Monitor and collaborate with Referral Unit Manager to ensure the referral requests submitted are obtained, documented and the Precertification Department is notified.Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patient matters. Secure confidential information throughout the workday.Responds to all inquiries in a timely, professional mannerContributes solutions to problems issues or concerns and suggests any improvements to current departmental workflows. Participates in departmental activities such as weekly manager debriefings, all staff meetings, and annual employee reviews. Show less