Verification and Authorization Coordinator

Position: Verification and Authorization Coordinator

Location: Bloomington, MN

Performs surgical benefit verification and authorization in accordance with business office and insurance industry policies and procedures. The position can be a hybrid position (Bloomington or Golden Valley). Flexibility for hours to range from 7 a.m.

- 6 p.m., working an 8-hour day Monday through Friday. Preference will be given to candidates with previous revenue cycle/business office experience. Starting pay is $/hour.

• Organize and track surgery information sheets by working with the daily scheduling reports and the Patient Care Coordinator staff.
• Review Surgery Information Sheets for completeness of insurance information for the necessity for referrals, pre-certifications, and prior authorizations to ensure reimbursement at the highest level possible.
• Verify insurance with respective insurance companies and file all necessary forms for prior authorizations, pre-certifications, and referral requests.
• Verify, update, and enter insurance information into the practice management system (EPM) including policy information, benefit coverage, referrals and prior authorizations.
• Identify, appropriately calculate, and effectively communicate estimated out of pocket costs for patients.
• Provide timely responses to voicemail and email inquiries.
• Provide feedback to Patient Care Coordinators and appropriate staff of necessary waivers or special instructions that may be needed.
• Communicate with patients as needed to acquire necessary information.
• Participate in regular team meetings; provide positive feedback and suggestions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Associate’s degree (AA) from a two‑year college or technical school; and/or one year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Other Benefits:
  Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.