LPN or CMA - Prior Authorization Specialist

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Sign On Bonus: $5,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Pulmonology- Kenyon Road
• Shift: 40 hrs/wk
• Job ID: 180733
  
  

Overview

$5,000 Sign-on bonus for external candidates

UnityPoint Clinic

Float role among specialty clinics

LPN, or Certified Medical Assistant

40 hours per week

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
  
  

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a compassionate clinical professional to join our team. This position is open to Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). This clinical professional will provide support in patient care, assisting with exams, treatments, and patient education.
• Prior Authorization Specialist - Will obtain prior authorizations from insurance companies for procedures and imaging within our Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, and Dermatology Clinics with the ability to also be included in direct patient care.
• Assist physicians during patient exams and procedures
• Room patients, record patient histories, vital signs, and document in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per scope of licensure
• Educate patients on health, medications, and follow-up care
• Coordinate referrals and patient care follow-ups
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment
  

Qualifications

• Valid and current licensure/certification in the state of Iowa as one of the following:
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Iowa Board of Nursing
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – accredited program with certification (AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, NCMA, NAHP, AAH, ARMA or NHCA)
• Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred
• Familiarity with EPIC a plus!