Prior Authorization Assistant

CentraCare Health; Saint Cloud (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

College grant programs

Medical benefits

Job summary

CentraCare Health is seeking a part-time Prior Authorization Assistant in Saint Cloud, MN. The role supports health plan and payer utilization reviews, including referrals, pre-certifications and authorizations, working with physicians and staff to ensure timely patient care.

The position emphasizes customer service and adherence to Family Centered Care principles, with a majority remote schedule and some onsite orientation. Tuition reimbursement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in HIT or health-care related program preferred.
• 1 year of relevant healthcare experience may substitute education.
• Minimum 1 year experience in prior authorization preferred.
• Knowledge of health care and medical practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Prior Authorization team processes health plan/payer utilization review requirements including referrals, pre-certifications, and prior authorizations in a timely and accurate manner.
• They work closely with internal physicians and staff as well as external health care providers to facilitate quality patient care and excellent customer service.
• Supporting and implementing patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate.
• Demonstrates Family Centered Care principles when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Prior authorization knowledge

Education

Associate's degree

HIT or health-care related program preferred

Job description

Find your purpose as a Prior Authorization Assistant with CentraCare. The Prior Authorization team processes all health plan/payer utilization review requirements, which include managed care referrals, pre-certifications, and prior authorizations in a timely and accurate manner. They work closely with internal physicians and staff as well as health care providers outside the clinic to facilitate quality patient care and demonstrate excellent customer service. Supporting and implementing patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate. A Prior Authorization Assistant supports and demonstrates Family Centered Care principles when interacting with patients and their families and with co-workers.

Schedule:

• Part-time | 32 hours every two weeks
• Mon-Fri | Hours between 8am-4:30pm
• Majority remote; orientation and occasional meeting onsite

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting pay begins at $21.88 per hour; exact wage determined by years of related experience
  • Pay range: $21.12 - $31.68 per hour
• Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available
• Full-time benefits: Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree, preferably in Health Information Technology (HIT) or another health-care related program.
• 1 year of relevant healthcare experience in lieu of education.
• Minimum 1 year experience in prior authorization preferred.

• Knowledge of health care and medical practices preferred.
  

  CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.