Pelvic Health Prior Authorization Supervisor
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A Day in the Life
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At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand cross-functional collaboration. This role will require some travel to enhance collaboration and ensure the successful completion of projects.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Represents the company to external and internal customers, answers product-related questions, and may connect customers to appropriate support or field staff.
- Manages a team of prior authorization specialists and is responsible for the hiring and training of staff.
- Leads, directs, and monitors the work of a remote team that is accustomed to independent work. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide direct reports' feedback.
- Develop training and education materials for internal stakeholders.
- Authorizes hiring, firing, promotion, and reward within own area.
- Ensure program and personal compliance with Medtronic Corporate Operating Policies and Code of Conduct, policies for data management, requirements for customer communication, collateral materials, and protected patient information.
- Ensure availability to staff to provide support in resolving escalated healthcare provider and patient complaints.
- Work with leadership to identify, track, and trend customer complaints and insurance issues, and identify proactive steps to prevent future issues.
- Answer day-to-day work-related questions related to policies and procedures, systems and processes, assisting team members in problem-solving.
- Provide back-up support to other teams as requested.
- Identify ways and initiate processes that work towards improving service levels to both internal and external customers.
- Assist with the development and approval of Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, supporting and collateral materials, and monitor for adherence.
- Perform in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and/or distractions.
- Onboard new HCP accounts, providing a warm welcome to the Medtronic PAS Program.
- Recognize team and individual contributions to patients and the program.
- May work other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
- Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with 5 years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 3 years of experience, or a Baccalaureate degree and a minimum of 1 year of Customer Service Supervisory experience, or 3 years of Customer Service experience.
- Experience: relevant customer service, patient access, or related experience in medical devices, medtech, healthcare, or life sciences.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
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.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
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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.
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 applies solely to candidates hired within the United States (local-market compensation and benefits will apply to others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
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