Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
At Saint Alphonsus Health System we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.
TheGeneralSurgicalServicesclinics arenowhiring foran Insurance/Pre-Authorization Representativefor the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program!
Position Summary & Highlights:
This position will support patientreferrals for clinical and insurance qualificationsfortheMetabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program thatis required tomaintainthe bariatricprogramaccreditation.
The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program helps our patients achieve lasting weight loss and improved health even curing long standing obesity-related medical problems like diabetes high blood pressure highcholesteroland sleep apnea in many patients. Our program is focused on helpingour patientsachievetheirgoals through a comprehensive approach thatincludes:multi-disciplinary dietary counseling and education age and healthappropriate exerciseand precision robotic surgery.
At Saint Alphonsus our Metabolic and Bariatric Center is an accredited Comprehensive Center by the American College of Surgeons. This meansour patientscan confidently placetheirtrust in our team of experts to achieveexcellent surgical weight loss outcomesforour patientsby following comprehensive safety standards and protocols. Learn more about our clinical outcomeshere.
What Will You Do:
Receiveand confirm insurance related information and coverage from patient referrals for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program.
Determinenecessityfor pre-authorization andobtainauthorization for scheduled procedures.
Enter patient insurance information into the patient record (Epic) and document insurance coverage of services to be provided.
Notifypatientof his/herfinancial responsibilityfor services to be provided. Notify patients and practitioners of any services requested and/or referred that are not authorized by insurance.
Communicates with patients and practitionersregardingfinancial responsibilityand insurance coverage issues.
May work with projects that are insurance and prior authorization related.
An ideal candidate will have:
Healthcare front deskexperienceincluding outpatient clinic registration or billing and coding experience;
Experienceworkingwith different insurance companies surgeons/physicians andotheroutpatient clinic staff;
Strongwritten and verbalcommunicationskills;
Solidcritical thinking skills decisivejudgmentand the ability to work with minimal supervision;
You will also be personable positive and have acheerfulattitude.
Work Schedule:
Locations:
Learn more aboutthe Metabolic and BariatricSurgeryProgram:
Highlightsand Benefits:
When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you you can take better care of our patients.We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty diverse landscapes and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.
We offer market-competitive pay generous PTO and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching college savings plans for your family and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs tuition reimbursement and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.
Saint Alphonsus Facility Information:
Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho Oregon and northern Nevada communities.The health system boasts 4 hospitals 609 licensed beds and 73 clinic locations.Through innovative technologies compassionate staff and healing environments Saint Alphonsus goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered physician-led innovative and community-based.
Forbes Americas Best Large Employers 2025;
Forbes Americas Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025;
Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
The regions most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
Commission on Cancer Accredited Program throughdemonstratingan uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:At Saint Alphonsus Health System we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues we pride ourselves on exceptional servi...
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
At Saint Alphonsus Health System we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.
TheGeneralSurgicalServicesclinics arenowhiring foran Insurance/Pre-Authorization Representativefor the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program!
Position Summary & Highlights:
This position will support patientreferrals for clinical and insurance qualificationsfortheMetabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program thatis required tomaintainthe bariatricprogramaccreditation.
The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program helps our patients achieve lasting weight loss and improved health even curing long standing obesity-related medical problems like diabetes high blood pressure highcholesteroland sleep apnea in many patients. Our program is focused on helpingour patientsachievetheirgoals through a comprehensive approach thatincludes:multi-disciplinary dietary counseling and education age and healthappropriate exerciseand precision robotic surgery.
At Saint Alphonsus our Metabolic and Bariatric Center is an accredited Comprehensive Center by the American College of Surgeons. This meansour patientscan confidently placetheirtrust in our team of experts to achieveexcellent surgical weight loss outcomesforour patientsby following comprehensive safety standards and protocols. Learn more about our clinical outcomeshere.
What Will You Do:
Receiveand confirm insurance related information and coverage from patient referrals for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program.
Determinenecessityfor pre-authorization andobtainauthorization for scheduled procedures.
Enter patient insurance information into the patient record (Epic) and document insurance coverage of services to be provided.
Notifypatientof his/herfinancial responsibilityfor services to be provided. Notify patients and practitioners of any services requested and/or referred that are not authorized by insurance.
Communicates with patients and practitionersregardingfinancial responsibilityand insurance coverage issues.
May work with projects that are insurance and prior authorization related.
An ideal candidate will have:
Healthcare front deskexperienceincluding outpatient clinic registration or billing and coding experience;
Experienceworkingwith different insurance companies surgeons/physicians andotheroutpatient clinic staff;
Strongwritten and verbalcommunicationskills;
Solidcritical thinking skills decisivejudgmentand the ability to work with minimal supervision;
You will also be personable positive and have acheerfulattitude.
Work Schedule:
Locations:
Learn more aboutthe Metabolic and BariatricSurgeryProgram:
Highlightsand Benefits:
When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you you can take better care of our patients.We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty diverse landscapes and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.
We offer market-competitive pay generous PTO and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching college savings plans for your family and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs tuition reimbursement and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.
Saint Alphonsus Facility Information:
Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho Oregon and northern Nevada communities.The health system boasts 4 hospitals 609 licensed beds and 73 clinic locations.Through innovative technologies compassionate staff and healing environments Saint Alphonsus goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered physician-led innovative and community-based.
Forbes Americas Best Large Employers 2025;
Forbes Americas Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025;
Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
The regions most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
Commission on Cancer Accredited Program throughdemonstratingan uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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