Medical Scribe/Prior Authorizations Specialist

Medical Scribe/Prior Authorizations Specialist-Adult Primary Care

Location:

620 Foster Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11230

Hours:

Full Time

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:00 AM -6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Premium Health is looking for outstanding candidates for the Medical Scribe/Authorizations Specialist position at our Internal Medicine practice.

Premium Health, located in the heart of Brooklyn, is committed to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive, comprehensive health care, and behavioral health services to everyone in the community in need, regardless of ability to pay. Through our services, we aim to achieve community wellness for the individuals and families we serve. Premium Health prioritizes a collaborative care approach and utilizes evidence-based treatment, thus achieving improved patient care and superior outcomes.

Time Commitment:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:00 AM -6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Responsibilities:

Daily responsibilities include:

• Accompany the healthcare provider into patient examination rooms in order to transcribe the patient’s history, physical exam findings, consultations, labs, X-rays, and other evaluations, as stated by the provider, directly into the medical record.
• Transcribes details of the interview and physical exam per physical instruction utilizing medical terminology and documentation guidelines within the EMR.
• Completes all necessary documentation of the patient encounter in the medical chart including entering orders as dictated by the physician.
• Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned by manager.
• Verifying insurance eligibility for patients.
• Submitting prior authorizations to insurance companies for medications and procedures and keeping patients informed of the status.
• Collaborating with healthcare providers, clinicians, and other staff to gather necessary information for prior authorization requests.
• Monitoring the progress of prior authorization requests and communicating with insurance companies to expedite approvals or resolve issues.

Requirements:

• Ability to operate a computer and/or laptop through proficient typing, clicking, and viewing a monitor for extended periods.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend through listening, and speak fluent English.
• Ability to type at least 50 words per minute preferred.

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience, $23-$25 per hour.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental and Vision plans, Retirement plans.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Premium Health is committed to providing compassionate, culturally competent, comprehensive health care, as well as behavioral health services to everyone in the community in need, regardless of ability to pay. Through our services, we aim to achieve community wellness for the individuals and families we serve. Premium Health prioritizes a collaborative care approach and utilizes evidence-based treatment, thus achieving improved patient care and superior outcomes.