Intake Specialist

benefits as indicated by policy. Obtains pre-certifications, pre-determinations, and authorizations for services per insurance guidelines. Evaluates profitability of therapies and communicates issues.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Manage work queue to department standards for productivity and quality.

• Verifies insurance benefits for new patient referrals.

• Re-verifies insurance benefits for existing patients.

• Accurately evaluates charge and reimbursement estimates for infusion therapies.

• Reviews all medical documentation against medical policy and initiates/obtains pre-determination, pre-certification, and authorizations as needed.

• Follow-up on pending pre-certifications and/or pre-determinations until outcome decided.

• Updates and maintains insurance and authorization information in billing software.

• Obtains PCP referrals as needed.

• Completes special projects as assigned.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Typically requires 1+ years of related experience.

Critical Skills:

• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Must demonstrate an understanding of reimbursement practices including government program regulation and managed care contracting.

• Experience working in, and managing changing priorities, in a high volume, fast-paced work environment.

• Excellent personal computing skills and a working knowledge of MS Office software.

• Maintains clear communication with customers regarding mutual expectations. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for correcting customer-service problems.

Additional Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work well as part of a collaborative team as well as independently.

• Experience in a healthcare industry, preferably intake/patient access experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Professional office environment.

Career Level - IC - Business Support - B2

At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That's why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being . Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$15.97 - $26.61

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Qualified applicants will not be disqualified from consideration for employment based upon criminal history.

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