Hybrid VOB & Authorization Specialist

Ottobock; Saginaw (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 3.5%

Paid time off

Company holidays

Floating holidays

Company-paid life insurance

DailyPay by ADP

Health savings accounts with employer

Flexible spending account options

Short & long-term disability (company‑

100% company-paid disability

Job summary

Ottobock is seeking a hybrid Verification of Benefits & Prior Authorization Coordinator in Michigan to ensure accurate and timely prior authorization for our clinics. This role also supports verification of benefits as needed and collaborates with care teams to resolve insurance questions.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organization, HIPAA knowledge, and experience with HCPCS/ICD-10 coding, with at least 2 years in insurance verification and authorizations.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to verify insurance benefits and obtain prior authorization.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and payer portals.
• Experience with HCPCS and ICD-10 codes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform insurance verifications and authorizations for orthotic and/or prosthetic devices.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate insurance requirements.
• Explain benefits and collect if possible, and manage authorization requests.
• Maintain patient profiles and update notes in the Medical Record system.

Skills

Verbal and written communications

Organizational skills

Typing 45 WPM

HIPAA compliance

Medicare knowledge

HCPCS coding knowledge

ICD-10 coding knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Ottobock is seeking a hybrid Verification of Benefits & Prior Authorization Coordinator in Michigan to ensure accurate and timely prior authorization for our clinics. This role also supports verification of benefits as needed and collaborates with care teams to resolve insurance questions.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organization, HIPAA knowledge, and experience with HCPCS/ICD-10 coding, with at least 2 years in insurance verification and authorizations.