Prior Authorization Specialist

Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO; up to 22 days yearly for

70 years of orthopedic care (2025)

Job summary

Des Moines Orthopaedics in West Des Moines, IA is expanding its Prior Auth team. This full-time role supports inpatient surgery authorizations, working alongside navigators to standardize patient experience and ensure timely care.

In-house at the West Des Moines or Ankeny offices, hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. You will handle authorization tasks, scheduling when needed, and collaborate using Office 365, Intergy, and carrier portals to review authorizations while maintaining

Qualifications

• Prior exposure to patient care coordination.
• Experience with prior authorization processes.
• Ability to communicate calmly with patients and technicians.
• Display a high level of professionalism when interacting with patients and clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide authorization support and, in some cases, scheduling for patients.
• Utilize Office 365 products, Intergy, insurance carrier sites, and review prior authorizations.
• Maintain focus at a desk for extended periods to support team efficiency.

Skills

Patient communication

Professionalism

Multi-tasking

Active listening

Prior auth experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Des Moines Orthopaedics - West Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA

Description

DMOS is building a Prior Auth team! The department will initially focus on inpatient surgery prior authorization to kick off the team. In this full- time position you will work alongside your current team of navigators to help standardize and support an outstanding patient experience. To thrive in this role, you recall information quickly, have prior auth experience and prioritize tasks accordingly. This position will be in house at the West, Des Moines or Ankeny Offices as space allows. The hours are Mon-Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Here is What You Can Expect:

• Acting as the patient navigators support to provide authorization and, in some cases, scheduling.
• Utilizing Office 365 products, Intergy, insurance carrier sites, reviewing prior authorizations and communicating with staff when needed.
• Sitting at a desk without interruption for extended periods of time may seem unnatural.

What We're Looking For:

• Ability to communicate calmly with patients and technicians.
• Display a high-level of professionalism when interacting with patients and clinical staff members.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time while staying organized.
• You practice the art of listening, asking clarifying questions and avoiding interrupting.
• Experience. Prior exposure to patient care coordination.
• Ensures patients receive timely care, promotes a reliable healthcare environment, and supports the overall efficiency of the team by being dependable.

Why DMOS?

• Reliable schedule with no on-call hours
• 401(k) with company contribution even if you don’t make one.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance including generous PTO with the option for hourly employees to earn up to 22 days a year
• We’ll celebrate 70 years of orthopedic care in 2025

DMOS is a privately held medical facility. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment at DMOS will be required to complete a criminal background check, federal background checks, education verification, reference checks, and an initial TB test.

Join our leading team of orthopaedic surgeons and discover how your talents can help get our patients back to living!

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Qualifications

Education

Required

H.S. GED or Diploma or better in General.

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

Medical Reception or Coordination

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