About The Position

McFarland Clinic is currently accepting applications for Prior Authorization Specialist (LPN/RN) for its Ames office. Candidates should be service-oriented, a team player, and be able to provide extraordinary care, every day to our patients.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Possession of State Licensed Practical Nurse license.
  • Possession of State Registered Nurse license.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification for Health Care Providers.
  • Mandatory Reporting of Dependent Adult and Child Abuse.

Nice To Haves

  • Preferred experience with medication prior authorizations and appeals

Responsibilities

  • Complete and prioritize prior authorization requests received through the electronic health record, phone, fax, or payer websites, and monitor each request through final determination.
  • Review requests for accuracy and completeness, obtain supporting clinical documentation, and submit medical records or referrals needed to expedite payer review.
  • Communicate with providers, departments, nurse managers, and insurance representatives regarding medications, requirements, authorization status, and next steps.
  • Review denials, identify appeal opportunities, obtain medically necessary information from providers, and submit appeals as appropriate.

Benefits

  • health and dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • PTO
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