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McFarland Clinic PC Prior Authorization (CMA/LPN/RN) (FT) | Prior Authorization | Ames | 2025-010 in Ames, Iowa
Description
McFarland Clinic is currently accepting applications for Prior Authorization (CMA/LPN/RN) for its Ames office. Candidates should be service-oriented, a team player, and be able to provide extraordinary care, every day to our patients.
Responsibilities include:
Treats each contact (patient, family, visitor, physician, peers and other Clinical employees) as the most important person of the moment by friendly acknowledgement, responsiveness and courtesy.
Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters relating to McFarland Clinic, its patients and its employees.
Complies with established Clinic policies and procedures.
Utilizes proper channels to voice concerns, suggestions and/or complaints.
Attends department meetings and participates on committees as requested.
Assists in performing office duties as directed by department managers, and or physicians and nurses.
Coordinates insurance authorization activities, high cost radiology, cardiology and/or medications.
Maintains statistics of prior authorization data.
Maintains files on various insurance company authorizations and protocols for prior authorizations.
Performs related work as required.
Stay informed of new prior authorization requirements
Review denials for opportunities and communicate this back to departments
Assist in working the denial work queue due to prior authorizations
Education
Graduate from an accredited program for Medical Assistants
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Certification/License
Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or certification as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologists (AMT), NAHP, NCCT, NHA.
Possession of State Licensed Practical Nurse license.
Possession of State Registered Nurse license.
Current Basic Life Support certification for Health Care Providers.
Mandatory Reporting of Dependent Adult and Child Abuse.
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Experience
Prefer one year work experience, preferably in a medical office setting.
Completion of Medical Terminology class required within one year of employment.
Keyboard and computer experience.
Benefits
McFarland Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and PTO. Click here (https://www.mcfarlandclinic.com/careers/employee-recruitment/benefits) for details.
McFarland Clinic is central Iowa's largest physician-owned multi-specialty clinic. Join our team and join a group of caring professionals, dedicated to providing Extraordinary Care, Every Day! We value quality care and extraordinary service, trusting relationships and an exceptional workplace. Our organization has more than 75 years of experience caring for people. We welcome applicants who can help us enhance the health and well-being of our patients and communities we serve.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. McFarland Clinic takes affirmative action in support of its policy to and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)