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Our practice was founded on the principle of patient-focused care tailored to the individual. We continually evolve as the region’s premiere resource for neurosurgical care, providing each patient with individualized treatment that ensures them the best quality of life possible.

Sierra Neurosurgery Group is the region’s oldest continuously operating group of neurosurgeons and is one of the largest groups in Nevada specializing in the treatment of brain and spinal disorders.

For all interested applicants, please contact Dyana Selby-Davis, Human Resources (775) 789-3930.

Prior Authorization Clerk

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Ability to work with patients and make them feel comfortable.
  • Minimum twelve months experience in working in a physician practice
  • Computer literate with keyboard skills and working knowledge of practice management software
  • Working knowledge of managed care, commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and Worker’s Compensation
  • Knowledge and understanding of CPT and ICD-10-CM coding for specialty
  • Experience in establishing relationships with insurance companies and referring practices.
  • Neat, professional appearance
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Obtain pre-certification/prior-authorization from insurance companies for all surgeries, tests, consults and other procedures requiring prior-authorization. Document in computer.
  • Obtain pre-certification/prior authorization for all return office visits requiring authorization. Document in computer.
  • Communicate with the business office for CPT codes, insurance verification and escalation of insurance issues (denials, pre-determination letter, etc.)
  • Respond to written and telephone inquiries from patient and carriers regarding planned surgery, testing, consults, etc.

For all interested applicants, please contact Dyana Selby-Davis, Human Resources (775) 789-3930.