Description

If you are passionate about health care, dedicated to patient well-being, and eager to make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for providing extraordinary care and support to individuals recovering from injuries, accidents, or undergoing orthopedic procedures. Join our team and be part of the extraordinary care we provide to our patients every day.

McFarland Clinic is currently accepting applications for a Prior Authorization Specialist for it’s Ames Orthopedic department. Candidates should be service oriented, a team player, and able to provide extraordinary care, everyday to our patients.

Responsibilities include:

+ Review patient’s medical history and verify patient’s insurance

+ Work with insurance plans for pre-authorization and re-authorization of patient services

+ Complete authorizations and submit requested medical documentation to insurance companies

+ Troubleshoot authorization related issues

+ Maintain open communication regarding status of authorization and any additional documentation or information needed

+ Maintain accurate documentation in patient’s medical record

+ Manage incoming and outgoing referrals for services, including appointments and procedures.

+ Contact referring physicians for additional information as needed

+ Monitor schedule for potential issues

+ Assist with other clerical tasks as needed

Education

+ High School Diploma, GED or HiSet

Days: Monday – Friday

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Schedule can be flexible within reason.

Experience

+ Basic computer skills

+ Attention to detail and ability to multitask

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Excellent interpersonal skills

+ Knowledge of medical terminology

+ Epic EMR experience preferred but not required

+ Healthcare experience preferred but not required

+ Pre-authorization knowledge/experience preferred but not required

Benefits

McFarland Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and PTO. Click here (https://www.mcfarlandclinic.com/media/cms/BENEFIT_SUMMARY_2022Hourly_5698BB42CD3C6.pdf) for details.

McFarland Clinic is central Iowa’s largest physician-owned multi-specialty clinic. Join our team and join a group of caring professionals, dedicated to providing Extraordinary Care, Every Day! We value quality care and extraordinary service, trusting relationships and an exceptional workplace. Our organization has more than 75 years of experience of caring for people. We welcome applicants who can help us enhance the health and well-being of our patients and communities we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. McFarland Clinic takes affirmative action in support of its policy to and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)