OverviewIt may sound cliche, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for every one of our patients.Compass Oncology is searching for a Prior Authorization Coordinator - Diagnostic Imaging. You will play a crucial role in how our patients experience the Cancer Care Continuum by supporting our effort to make our patient experience as comfortable as possible. In this role you will be responsible for managing the complex process of insurance approval for diagnostic imaging services and making sure that any hurdles are managed with care and diligence.Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 HoursLocation: On-site (Vancouver, Washington)Salary: $19.95-$28.82 Per HourScope: Under general supervision, reviews medical regimens in accordance to reimbursement guidelines. Obtains necessary pre-certifications and exceptions to ensure no delay in reimbursement of treatments. Researches denied services and alternative resources to pay for treatment. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.ResponsibilitiesReviews, processes and audits the medical necessity for each patients' treatment and documentation of regimen relative to pathway adherence.Communicates with nursing and medical staff to inform them of any restrictions or special requirements in accordance with particular insurance plans. Provides prompt feedback to physicians and management regarding pathway documentation issues, and payer issues.Updates coding/payer guidelines for clinical staff. Tracks pathways and performs various other business office functions on an as needed basis.Obtains insurance authorization and pre-certification specifically for diagnostic imaging services. Works as a patient advocate and functions as a liaison between the patient and payer to answer reimbursement questions and avoid insurance delays.Researches additional or alternative resources for non-covered services to prevent payment denials. Provides a contact list for patients' community resources including special programs, drugs and pharmaceutical supplies and financial resources.Other duties as requested or assigned.QualificationsEducation: High school degree or equivalent. Associates degree in Healthcare, LPN state license and registration preferred.Experience/Training: Minimum three (3) years medical insurance verification and authorization required.Competencies:-Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.-Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.-Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.-Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.-Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.More About The CompanyCompass Oncology team brings together leading cancer experts in