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Precertification Specialist

Southern Bone & Joint Specialists PA·Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 hours ago
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About the role

The specialist is responsible for securing precertifications and authorizations for MRI services by coordinating with insurance companies and providers. They manage documentation workflows and resolve insurance discrepancies to prevent delays in patient care.

About the Role

The MRI Precertification Specialist plays a critical role in the healthcare administration process by ensuring that all necessary authorizations and approvals are obtained prior to patient services. This position is responsible for coordinating with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients to verify coverage and secure precertification for MRI. The specialist helps to minimize delays in patient care by proactively managing documentation and communication workflows. Ultimately, the Precertification Specialist contributes to the smooth operation of healthcare services and enhances patient satisfaction through efficient authorization processes.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or higher preferred.
  • Experience working in healthcare administration, medical billing, or insurance verification.
  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare insurance processes.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems and insurance portals.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze patient insurance benefits to determine coverage and precertification requirements.
  • Initiate and follow up on precertification requests with insurance companies and healthcare providers.
  • Maintain detailed records of all precertification activities and communications in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with clinical staff to gather necessary medical documentation and ensure timely submission of authorization requests.
  • Resolve any issues or discrepancies related to insurance authorizations to prevent delays in patient care.

Monday-Friday, 8-5

Requirements

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate degree preferred. Experience in healthcare administration, medical billing, or insurance verification is required.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Billing
  • Insurance Verification
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Insurance Portals
  • Healthcare Administration

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Southern Bone & Joint Specialists PA

Southern Bone and Joint Specialists, P.A. specializes in orthopaedic surgery, arthritic joint replacement surgery, arthroscopy and sports medicine, trauma management, physical medicine and rehabilitation, hand and microvascular surgery and disorders of the spine.

IndustryMedical Practices
TypePartnership
Size51-200 employees
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