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Financial Coordinator/Prior Authorization Specialist
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What they do
A Medical Claims Processor or Representative reviews and processes medical insurance claims and determines whether an insurance policy will cover a medical procedure. Gathers information from policy holders and organizes insurance files; may process checks with payments to policy holders when a medical claim is approved.
$48,908 / year median in Minnesota
-10% projected decline
Job Description
United Hospital District has an opening for a Financial Coordinator/Prior Authorization Specialist. Primary duties include informing self-pay patients of financial liability for high dollar services and setting up initial payment arrangements; screening patients for government funding sources or charity care; coordinating care for V.A. patients, verifying eligibility; obtaining insurance benefits; and ensuring pre-certification, authorization and referral requirements are met prior to the delivery of services. This is a full-time Monday-Friday day shift position with full benefits including health, life, dental, disability insurance, paid time off, matching retirement plan and many others. Previous healthcare experience is preferred. Come join the committed and caring team at UHD!