Job ID: 25145 
Pay Rate: $20 Per HR   
Location: Remote, must live within commuting distance of Atlanta, GA

Employment Type: Contract 

**Must be able to provide your own high-speed internet and equipment (2 monitors, PC, keyboard, mouse, & headset) 
   
Our client is transforming healthcare in Georgia by providing safe, high-quality care close to home through an integrated, patient-centered system. As a private, not-for-profit organization supported by thousands of annual donors, our client is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities they serve. 

The Patient Connection Authorization Associate II plays a key role in supporting patient access and financial clearance by managing pre-certifications, authorizations, and referrals in compliance with payer requirements. This position ensures accurate data entry in EPIC, verifies insurance coverage, and communicates effectively to prevent denials and support timely reimbursement. The role requires strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and adherence to company policies to deliver a positive, efficient, and patient-centered experience throughout the authorization process. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Obtain pre-certifications, authorizations, and referrals to ensure managed care compliance through direct contact, insurance websites, or other tools. 

• Enter authorization details and relevant information into EPIC, including documentation of communication. 

• Use critical thinking to identify and resolve potential issues that could lead to insurance denials, ensuring maximum reimbursement. 

• Follow company policies and payer-specific requirements for scheduled procedures. 

• Deliver a positive and supportive patient experience throughout the authorization process. 

• Gather, enter, and update demographic, financial, and clinical information required for financial clearance of scheduled patient accounts. 

• Verify that all necessary data elements are collected and validated for accurate account creation in Revenue Cycle systems. 

• Notify payers of patient admissions when required. 

• Accurately estimate patient financial responsibility for complex procedures. 

• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications  

• High-speed internet with a router within 50 feet of the workspace (Required) 

• Private dedicated workspace to accommodate 2 monitors, PC, keyboard, mouse, & headset (Note that equipment is NOT provided) 

• High School graduate or GED (Required) 

• 3 yr exp in Rev Cycle or related exp in healthcare, with one of those years working specifically within Healthcare Revenue Cycle. (Required) 

• At least four (4) years of previous related healthcare Revenue Cycle experience preferred.  

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university preferred.  

• Certification with Healthcare Financial Management Association, or Certified Revenue Cycle Representative preferred.  

• Prior Epic experience preferred. Clinical experience (i.e. medical assistant, surgical tech) or completion of medical coder training program preferred. 

Benefits offered by Parker Staffing to Contract employees:  

• Paid Sick/Safe Time (based on where allowable by law)    

• Medical benefits with multiple plan tiers and Telemedicine access    

• 401K with matching contributions     

• Holiday pay     

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

Parker Staffing offers all levels of Administrative, Customer Service, Call Center, Sales, and Human Resources job opportunities in the Seattle and Bellevue metro area and other large cities throughout the Nation. Parker Staffing has served as the staffing agency of choice for thousands for over four decades. Visit our employment opportunities page at http://www.parkerstaffing.com to review our full offering of temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire job openings!  

Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles. 

As part of our employment process, candidates who received a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing. 

Parker Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.