Authorization & Benefits Specialist
Contract | $28-$32/hr
Full-Time, Onsite (Monday-Friday, standard business hours) | Eden Prairie, MN
Must Have: 2+ years of experience in benefits verification, prior authorization, or health insurance with direct payer interaction
Overview:
Beacon Hill is partnering with a healthcare organization in the Twin Cities seeking an Authorization & Benefits Specialist to join their reimbursement operations team. This role plays a critical part in verifying patient insurance benefits and supporting prior authorization processes for medical devices. The ideal candidate brings strong payer experience and exceptional attention to detail.
About the Role:
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Verify patient insurance benefits via payer portals and phone outreach
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Conduct detailed benefit verification, including deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, coverage limitations, and authorization requirements
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Accurately document and communicate benefit details to support billing and patient cost estimates
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Identify and escalate coverage gaps, coordination of benefits issues, or incomplete information
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Assist with intake, review, and uploading of payer documentation into internal systems
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Support prior authorization submissions and follow-ups with payers
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Track pending authorizations to ensure timely resolution
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Maintain accurate records for billing and audit purposes
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Verify accuracy of authorization approvals and responses
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Ensure HIPAA compliance and proper handling of patient information
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Stay up to date on payer and Medicare guidelines
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree required
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2+ years of experience in benefits verification, prior authorization, or health insurance with direct payer interaction
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Strong familiarity with payer portals and insurance benefit structures
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High attention to detail and accuracy
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including payer phone interaction
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Ability to work independently and on a team
Preferred:
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Experience in durable medical equipment (DME) or specialty medical device reimbursement
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
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Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)
