Precertification Specialist, OPA Lake Otis - Anchorage, Full-TimeSchedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pmSalary Range: $17.50-$27.00 hourlyFull-time Benefits:Complimentary orthopedic and primary care at OPA and PCAMedical and dental insurance coverage beginning within 30 daysLife insuranceDisability insurance401KProfit sharingEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid time off starting at three weeks per year7 paid holidays per yearCompetitive pay and annual compensation reviewsYour Role at OPA:As a Precertification Specialist at OPA you will verify medical insurance benefits with third party payers for procedures and services requiring pre-certification and other related functions.What You'll Do:Providing outstanding customer service to all patients.Perform insurance verification and prior authorizations.Verify overall health insurance benefits and prepare estimates.Educate patients on insurance coverage limits and options.Work closely with the billing and other departments providing services.As needed compassionately discuss benefits and collect deposits towards procedures.Respond timely to requests for benefits, authorizations and estimates for patient requests.Why You'll Excel in This Role:You thrive in a fast-paced work environment and can handle multiple tasks at once.You are familiar with CPT and ICD-10.You have pleasant phone presentation and keen organizational skills.You have knowledge of primary and secondary coordination of benefitsYou have knowledge or insurance websites, and government program requirementYou work proactively for the good of the team and its commitment to patient centered careRequired Qualifications:One year of customer service, preferably in the medical industryHigh school diploma or equivalentPreferred Qualifications:Two (s) years medical office experienceKnowledge of insurance and billing processesExperience with NextGenKnowledge of Imaging pre-certificationAt OPA, you will enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment and exposure to a full range of orthopedic care with orthopedic, injury walk-in, and rheumatology clinics, an imaging center, athletic training and physical, occupational and massage therapy.FLSA status: Non-exemptCandidates meeting the above skills and qualifications and desiring to be part of a patient-centered, professional environment are invited to apply.Core Competencies:Synergy: Through collaboration & continuation improvementEmpathy: Through compassion & patient-centered careIntegrity: Through trust & ethical accountabilityOptimization: Through operational efficiencyThe mission of OrthoAlaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division is to provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America through quality, patient-centered care. Each of our physicians and surgeons works in concert with a certified orthopedic surgical physician assistant and other staff to provide patients an individualized care-team experience. Currently, we have offices in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River.Employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment and exposure to a full range of orthopedic care with orthopedic, injury walk-in, and rheumatology clinics, an imaging center, athletic training and physical, occupational and massage therapy.OPA values quality, patient-centered care, personal fulfillment through continuous improvement, team development, and community service. We welcome applicants who embrace our same core values and possess a daily renewed attitude of excellence.OPA benefits include health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, as well as paid time off.