$17.45 - 26.18 hour
The Access Coordinator gathers necessary insurance information and translates it into the computer system for accurate claim submissions. Responsibilities may include insurance verification, prior authorization, and patient communication regarding service coverage.
Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in a healthcare or health plan setting and knowledge of referrals and authorizations. Experience in patient care, registration, scheduling, and medical terminology is also required.
Building Location: Brainerd Clinic Department: 1007190 PRE-SERVICE AUTHORIZATION - EH SS Job Description: The Access Coordinator gathers necessary insurance information and uses expertise to translate the information provided by the patient/guarantor into the computer system, resulting in accurate claim submissions. Gather necessary insurance information, use expertise to translate the information provided by the patient/guarantor into the computer system with the result of an accurate claim submission. May be responsible for some or all of the following: insurance verification, ICD 10 or HCPC code selection, prior authorization, pre-certification, medical necessity determination, referrals, workers compensation authorization, service estimates, patient communication when services are not covered, pre-service collections. Our benefits include: • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance • Paid Time Off • Employee Wellness Program • Paid Parental Leave • 401(K) Employer Contributions • Paid Holidays • Adoption Benefit Education Qualifications: Required Qualifications: 1-year experience in a healthcare or health plan setting, ability to work in high volume/fast-paced environment, referral and authorization knowledge or meets educational requirements listed below. Healthcare experience within patient care, registration, scheduling, pre-certifications/prior authorizations, collections, and medical terminology Licensure/Certification Qualifications: none FTE: 1 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Remote Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Days Shift End Time: Days Weekends: No Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: 08/26/2024 Compensation Range: $17.45 - $26.18 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000. To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE. Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.
This job posting was last updated on 10/1/2025