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Pre-Authorization Specialist - Plastic Surgery (Full-Time)

The Iowa Clinic
West Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Looking for a career where you love what you do and who you do it with? You’re in the right place.

Healthcare here is different – we’re locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions are always made right here in Central Iowa.

By working at The Iowa Clinic, you’ll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we’re committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place.

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading…

A day in the life…

Wondering what a day in the life of Pre-Authorization Specialist in Plastic Surgery at The Iowa Clinic might look like?

  • Arrive at work in the morning – no night shifts here!
  • Obtain insurance pre-authorization for procedures, imaging exams, injections and specialty medication prescriptions.
  • You must gather necessary details insurance providers require, submit for pre-authorization and follow up to ensure timely approval with patients scheduled procedures.
  • Will also complete FMLA paperwork for patients
  • Strives to create The Iowa Clinic Experience with each interaction.
  • Leave in the evening – hooray for working standard clinic hours!

This job might be for you if…

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Highly organized
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Medical terminology necessary
  • Medical billing/coding experience or pre-authorization experience preferred.
  • Highly motivated to work in a healthcare setting.

Bonus points if…

  • You love exceeding people’s expectations
  • You enjoy having fun where you work
  • Finding meaningful connections is what you live for

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What’s in it for you

  • One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
  • Employee incentives to share in the Clinic’s success
  • Generous PTO accruals
  • and paid holidays
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits
  • Training and development programs
  • Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night… we could go on and on
  • Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitions
  • Employee rewards and recognition program
  • Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives
  • Employee feedback surveys
  • All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication

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