Patient Access Support - Coronary & Renal Denervation Therapies

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 16 Dec 2024

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Patient Access Support for Coronary & Renal Denervation Therapies

The Patient Access Support Specialist for the Coronary Renal Denervation (CRDN) Operating Unit (OU) is responsible for supporting patient access to a new technology by assisting physicians, hospitals, and patients with prior authorization and appeal management. This position will interface with commercial and government payers to ensure patient insurance eligibility and benefits, identify medical necessity requirements for prior approval, and submit for authorization. Ongoing provider education and support is a key part of this role to optimize coverage and reimbursement. This position will also assist in keeping other members of the CRDN Reimbursement team informed on issues and trends in payer coverage decisions. All work will be done within approved guidelines, policies and procedures and will most often be delivered telephonically.

Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians, hospitals, and patients in understanding details of coverage polices, prior authorization, and denial management for renal denervation.
• Validate patient’s insurance coverage and benefits.
• Check the requirements for prior authorization and initiate as requested by customer.
• Coordinate required paperwork and clinical notes for submission in a timely and comprehensive manner as required.
• Follow up frequently with payers to ensure visibility on authorization status throughout the process.
• Relay information and provide timely updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Upon request, write persuasive appeal letters to address payer objections using provider documentation to support medical necessity. Submit appeals in accordance with payer processes and timelines.
• Work within the guidelines, policies and procedures using clinical background, knowledge, and skills.
• Stay up to date and informed on commercial and government payer coverage and prior authorization requirements.
• Create and maintain accurate reporting of payer processes, coverage decisions, issues, and trends.
• Collaborate on the development of relevant materials for physicians, hospitals, and patients.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.
  
  
  

Must Have; Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 2 year's experience in case management, prior authorization or utilization review
• Or 0 year's experience in case management, prior authorization or utilization review with an advanced degree
  
  
  

Nice To Have

• Understanding of healthcare payment processes, reimbursement and coverage issues including medical necessity, denials, and appeals processes.
• Clinical nursing experience preferred
• Familiar with Medtronic reimbursement policies and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to adapt to different audiences
• Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple customer requests
• Outstanding organizational skills, including documentation, multi-tasking and prioritizing
• Ability to learn and use multiple CRM software programs as needed
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical conditions
• Proven relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders including physicians, hospital administrators or payers)
• Demonstrated ability to work, collaborate, and influence in a highly matrixed organization
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation and the ability to direct and motivate others
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships
• Travel requirement is less than 10%
  
  
  

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$74,400.00 - $111,600.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

About Medtronic

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Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.

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