Pre-Authorization Specialist II (605629)
Pre-Authorization Specialist II (605629)
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Diversity Innovation Caring Global Collaboration Winning Spirit High Performance
At Boston Scientific well give you the opportunity to harness all thats within you by working in teams of diverse and highperforming employees tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools information and training well help you in advancing your skills and career. Here youll be supported in progressing whatever your ambitions.
About the role: The PreAuthorization Specialist II is responsible for performing benefit verification prior authorization and appeal functions of the Patient Access Support Program (PASP). This position will work closely with PASP team members internal and external customers and payers to secure insurance approval for endobariatric procedures using Boston Scientific Boston Scientific we value collaboration and synergy. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Verify medical insurance benefits and coverage including the ability to obtain and process payer forms
- Submit prior authorization/predetermination requests and internal and external appeals to health plans to assist the team in achieving identified goals and objectives
- Apply pressure on health plans that refuse to review based on negative or absent coverage policy for Endobariatric procedures (i.e. Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Transoral Outlet Reduction Endoscopy)
- Follow up on prior authorization and appeal requests to health plans to ensure receipt and proper review for medical necessity
- Draft letters for internal and external appeal
- Monitor and reengage payer until final determination is made ensuring each available level of appeal is used and all appeal rights are exhausted
- Answer incoming calls received through the tollfree PASP call center providing superior customer service and appropriate call/case handling
- Utilize proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office and Salesforce to document case statuses actions and outcomes in a timely and accurate manner
- Effectively communicate and build relationships with HCP office and FSO staff regarding all inquiries and handling of cases
- Maintain PASP metrics and standards
- Monitor the inbound email queue responding and triaging inquiries appropriately
- Monitor the departmental fax queue to coordinate the intake of requests for services and action communication from customers patients and payers appropriately
- Report adverse events/product complaints following program Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Comply with SOPs to maintain data integrity
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
- Engage and commit to the organizations culture of continuous improvement by actively participating supporting and promoting BSC Mission and Values
- Consistently provide superior quality and service in a highvolume work environment
- Coordinate with lead regarding complicated cases
- Other duties as assigned
Required qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Minimum 2years relevant experience including:
- Working with various payers including Medicare Medicaid Private Commercial and VA
- Reviewing clinical records and extracting key information to support medical necessity
- Submitting prior authorization requests for medical procedures
- Understanding and leveraging payer coverage criteria to ensure positive outcomes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal to moderate supervision
- Travel <5%
Preferred qualifications:
- Associates degree
- Medical device experience and/or bariatric experience preferred
- Experience utilizing software/systems to perform tasks (e.g. Salesforce EMR payer portals Policy Reporter)
- Experience interpreting procedure denials and drafting appeals
Requisition ID:605629
Minimum Salary:$39624
Maximum Salary: $67392
The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) see vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training pertinent education including licensure and certifications among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.
Compensation for nonexempt (hourly) nonsales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g. any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
Compensation for exempt nonsales roles may also include variable compensation i.e. annual bonus target and longterm incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment hiring assignment promotion compensation and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identify gender expression veteran status age mental or physical disability genetic information or any other protected class.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
