Reimbursement Coordinator II - Remote

Medtronic; United States; Remote; USD 42,400 - 63,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Short-term incentive plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Prior Authorization Representative to join their remote team, responsible for verifying insurance and facilitating access to therapies. The successful candidate will work closely with healthcare professionals and payers to ensure patients receive necessary treatments in a timely manner.

This role requires strong communication skills and at least 4 years of relevant experience. The company offers a competitive salary ranging from $42,400 to $63,600, along with a range of benefits to support employees in every stage of their careers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) for non-U.S. degrees.

Responsibilities

• Validate insurance patient’s coverage and address any issues.
• Check requirements for prior authorization and initiate as needed.
• Coordinate necessary paperwork for submission.
• Follow up on authorization status throughout the approval process.

Skills

Customer service skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

ICD9/10 and CPT code familiarity

Ability to handle multiple inquiries

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Remote

At Medtronic you can begin a life‑long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Across our global Neuroscience organization, we advance care for some of medicine’s most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology, data‑driven insights, and deep clinical expertise, we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey.

Our Neuromodulation operating unit delivers advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and nervous system conditions, offering SCS, DBS, and targeted drug delivery. Through proven technology, clinical evidence, and innovation, we provide personalized solutions that restore function and enhance quality of life.

The Prior Authorization Representative is responsible for verifying prior authorization requirements and obtaining authorization when required. Works directly with physician offices and payers to facilitate patient access to various therapies. The representative will ensure patient insurance coverage and benefits, identify requirements for prior approval, and submit for authorization. Assists with appealing prior authorization denials, retro authorization, or other special cases.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand cross‑functional collaboration. This role will require some travel to enhance collaboration and ensure the successful completion of projects.

Responsibilities

• Validates insurance patient’s coverage, communicates any issues with benefits or coverage to the appropriate managers
• Checks the requirements for prior authorization and initiates as required
• Coordinates required paperwork, clinical notes, and forms for submission to support requests and initiates as required
• Follows up frequently to ensure visibility on authorization status throughout the approval process
• Basic knowledge of the payer payment process, with detailed knowledge of the payer prior authorization process
• Basic ICD9/10 and CPT code familiarity, expert knowledge on a subset of Medtronic therapy codes
• Superior customer service skills with outstanding communication skills to use with various stakeholders: physicians, sales representatives, payer representatives, utilization reviewers, and various internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Ability to learn and use multiple CRM software programs as needed
• Good organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple inquiries at the same time, and critical problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co‑workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise‑wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H‑1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal‑level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long‑term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S. (excl. PR) locations (USD): $42,400.00 – $63,600.00

This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).