Pre-Authorization Specialist

Clerical West Des Moines, Iowa


Description

A day in the life… 
Wondering what a day in the life of a Pre-Authorization Specialist at The Iowa Clinic might look like? 
  • Arrive at work in the morning – no night shifts here!
  • Obtain insurance pre-authorization for procedures, imaging exams, injections and specialty medication prescriptions.
  • You must gather necessary details insurance providers require, submit for pre-authorization and follow up to ensure timely approval with patients scheduled procedures
  • Will also complete FMLA paperwork for patients 
  • Strives to create The Iowa Clinic Experience with each interaction.
  • Leave in the evening – hooray for working standard clinic hours!

This position will be Monday - Friday based around the hours of 8 AM - 5 PM located at the billing office in West Des Moines, IA. 

 

This job might be for you if you have… 
 
Qualifications 
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Highly organized
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Medical terminology necessary
  •  Medical billing/coding experience or pre-authorization experience preferred.
  • Highly motivated to work in a healthcare setting.
Bonus points if… 
  • You love exceeding people’s expectations
  • You enjoy having fun where you work
  • Finding meaningful connections is what you live for
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What’s in it for you... 
  • One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
  • Employee incentives to share in the Clinic’s success
  • Generous PTO accruals and paid holidays
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits
  • Training and development programs
  • Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night… we could go on and on
  • Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitions
  • Employee rewards and recognition program
  • Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives
  • Employee feedback surveys
  • All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication