Job Information
Avera Clinical Insurance Authorization Specialist - Spencer Hospital in Spencer, Iowa
Location:
Spencer, IA
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.
Position Highlights
Spencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate with staff in order to complete prior authorization for all services and procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
Ensure that all supporting documentation is available and shared with payers to expedite authorizations.
Maintaining authorizations, which includes gathering necessary documents to support authorization requests, submitting initial requests for authorization, following up on authorization requests, and communicating with departments and providers on status of authorizations.
Coordinate with providers as needed to ensure treatments/services meet medical necessity criteria. Assist with appeals for claim denials due to the authorization process.
Develop and implement prior authorization workflow, policies and procedures. Collaborate with other departments to assist in obtaining pre-authorizations in a cross functional manner.
Share information with providers and staff regarding coverage criteria, medically necessary criteria.
Requirements:
Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Iowaor an active multi‑state license through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Must be eligible to practice in Iowa.
Prior hospital and/or clinical authorization experience preferred.
Must uphold high ethical standards.
Exhibit poise and tact when working with staff, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
Excellent oral communication skills and the ability to interact with customers in a professional manner are essential.
Must be adaptable and flexible in moving between various functions based on workload demand.
Must have excellent organizational skills.
Schedule:
72 or 80 hours per pay period
Mon-Fri; 8a-4:30pm
The schedule may fluctuate based upon the needs of the hospital
Spencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!
Please contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at 712.264.6205 or email hr@spencerhospital.org .
Learn more about Spencer Hospital: spencerhospital.org
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