Medical Pre-Approval Specialist Job Description :
Job Purpose
Reputable insurance companies are seeking qualified professionals to join their medical pre-approval teams. The role involves evaluating pre-approval requests for medical procedures and treatments, ensuring they meet clinical standards and adhere to the table of benefits and health protocols.
Key Responsibilities :
- Evaluating and adjudicating medical pre-approval requests based on clinical necessity
- Analyzing clinical documents and patient history to determine the appropriateness of proposed treatments
- Communicating with healthcare providers to clarify and obtain additional documentation when required
- Providing clinical recommendations based on established medical guidelines and best practices
- Maintaining strict adherence to insurance regulations, internal protocols, and medical tables of benefits
- Identifying and addressing pre-approval trends from medical providers
- Ensuring fair and evidence-based dispute resolution related to medical pre-approvals
Required Skills and Qualifications :
Education
Bachelor's degree in health science, pharmacy, physiotherapy, nursing, or dentistryExperience
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a medical-related field or pre-approval functionKey Skills :
Solid understanding of medical treatments, procedures, and terminologyAbility to critically assess medical documentation to support informed decision-makingExcellent bilingual verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with healthcare providers and team membersHigh accuracy in evaluating claims and ensuring adherence to policiesProficient in managing complex or ambiguous cases using sound clinical judgment