Prior Authorization & Referral Specialist

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

2d•$23 - $29

About The Position

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher. Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Adoption Assistance Plan

Requirements

College Certificate, Associates Degree, or equivalent experience required
Strong Epic Revenue Cycle system knowledge
Excellent computer skills required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Leadership skills and flexibility to adapt to change in environment
Strong understanding of insurance benefits/prior authorization requirements

Nice To Haves

Medical background preferred

Responsibilities

Researches prior authorization issues and brings problems to resolution.
Updates resources with current carrier authorization requirements.
Steps “out of the box” by thinking creatively and brings forth new ideas and suggestions to the supervisor.
Creates, develops, coordinates, and implements new procedures to standardize processes throughout the department.
Audits procedures regarding the accurate capture and maintenance of system information as well as audits current procedures to maximize efficiency.
Trains and assists coworkers to follow and understand procedures
Active member and participant of focus groups.
Attends education and training seminars.
Other duties as assigned by management.