Join the team at Avera! Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth . Do you have Healthcare experience and what to play a key role in providing great service to our patients? This could be the position for you! Join Avera as a Prior Authorization Assistant and join a mission-driven organization with a great company culture and team environment. Position Highlights:
Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
Options for Free Health Insurance!
Play a key role within a care team, providing timely services to our patients.
Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.
Job Summary
Responsible for obtaining prior authorization from insurers for medical tests, procedures, surgeries and specialty appointments ordered by the provider.
Has understanding of tests, procedures and preparation required prior to testing.
Sees that all necessary paperwork and documentation is complete for each procedure.
Education and/or Experience
Written and oral communication skills and medical terminology experience.
Computer knowledge and skills.
Knowledge related to medical insurance and billing experience.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 80 hours every two weeks
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Possible Saturday mornings
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