City
Owatonna
State
Minnesota
Telecommute
No
Department
Finance
Why Mayo Clinic
This is a 2 year limited tenure position.
Prior Authorization /Certification Specialist. This is a MN Shared Services position. Selected applicant may work from any available location within MN depending upon available space. Applicants must be very detail oriented and interested in understanding insurance requirements to meet the need of MCHS and it’s patients.
Position description
Obtain authorizations, pre-certifications, and insurance referrals for prompt payment by insurance payers and worker’s compensation. Assist in completion of Disability, FMLA, DME, and worker’s compensation paperwork . Assist billing department with appeals/denials regarding services requiring authorizations and insurance referrals. Orientate new providers and nurses at each site. Assist in cross coverage in the region as required.
Qualifications
Healthcare background, or coding, billing, with medical terminology and one year authorizations, billing, coding, medical experience.
Additional qualifications
Associate’s degree in a related field. Strong customer service, communication and organizational skills with attention to detail. Basic computer skills with familiarity of Microsoft Office functions. General knowledge of health insurance terminology and medical authorization processes. Ability to set priorities and work with minimal supervision.
Exemption status
Non-exempt
Compensation Detail
Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $17.68 per hour.
Benefits eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours / Pay period
80
Schedule details
M-F business hours
Category
Accounting,Business,Finance, Office & Administrative Support
Job posting number
92652BR
Recruiter
Veronica (Ronnie) Bartz
Equal opportunity employer
Mayo Clinic is an equal opportunity educator and employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities).