Prior Authorization Assistant

CentraCare • Saint Cloud, MN

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Prior Authorization Assistant works on CentraCare’s Prior Authorization team, which processes health plan and payer utilization review requirements—including managed care referrals, pre-certifications, and prior authorizations—in a timely and accurate manner. The role works closely with internal physicians and staff, as well as health care providers outside the clinic, to facilitate quality patient care and provide excellent customer service.

The assistant supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate. They also support and demonstrate Family Centered Care principles when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 72 hours every two weeks, Monday through Friday, with hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The position is majority remote, with orientation and occasional meetings onsite. Starting pay begins at $21.88 per hour; exact wage is determined by years of related experience. The stated pay range is $21.12–$31.68 per hour.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, preferably in Health Information Technology (HIT) or another health-care-related program, or one year of relevant healthcare experience in lieu of education.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of prior authorization experience preferred.
• Knowledge of health care and medical practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process health plan and payer utilization review requirements, including managed care referrals, pre-certifications, and prior authorizations, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work with internal physicians and staff and with health care providers outside the clinic to facilitate quality patient care and demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Support and implement patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate.
• Support and demonstrate Family Centered Care principles when interacting with patients, their families, and co-workers.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs are available.
• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, paid time off (PTO), retirement, employee discounts, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree