Prior Authorization Specialist
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Job Location:
Saint Paul, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
1.0 FTE (40 hrs/wk); Monday Friday business hours. This position requires initial on-site training at the 455 location in St. Paul and then will transition to a remote working role. However the selected candidate must reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin and have the ability to work onsite in St. Paul MN as needed.
This position exists to facilitate the processing of authorizations certifications and referrals needed by payers in order to allow reimbursement at the highest levels for both the patients and for the organization. Utilize available resources to check patient insurance benefits and eligibility to better inform our patients of their estimated financial liability.
Compensation & Benefits:
The hourly wage for this opportunity is $21.88/hour to $30.87/hour with a median wage of $25.72/hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience education certification & licensure and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match tuition and certification reimbursement paid time off and health and wellness benefits for 0.5 FTE and above.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma/ GED
- 1 year experience in customer service administrative or healthcare setting
Preferred:
- Advanced education (Associate or Bachelors)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge & understanding of medical terminology
- Knowledge & understanding of commercial insurance carriers and standard insurance forms
- Demonstrated strength in customer service organization attention to detail and the ability to work independently
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and respond quickly/reprioritize changing needs
- Strong computer aptitude including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)
At Gillette Childrens we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed respected and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love embrace the bigger picture and work side-by-side with our patientsfamilies and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.
Gillette Childrens is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individuals race color creed sex religion national origin age disability marital status familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation or gender identity military status or any other class protected by federal state or local laws.
Gillette Childrens is a global beacon of care for patients with brain bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams not their diagnoses.
To learn more about working at Gillette Childrens please visit Childrens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit for further details regarding e-verify.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
Gillette Children's - global leaders in care and research for complex brain, bone and movement conditions. Discover how we help children realize their full potential.
