[Hiring] Principal Reimbursement Analyst @Medtronic

Role Description

The Principal Patient Access Specialist for the Renal Denervation Operating Unit serves as a senior subject matter expert responsible for supporting and optimizing patient access to renal denervation therapy. This role provides advanced expertise in prior authorization, appeals management, and payer policy interpretation while helping physicians, hospitals, and patients navigate complex reimbursement and coverage processes.

In addition to supporting complex and escalated cases, the Principal Patient Access Specialist leads customer education efforts and provides training and demonstrations on patient access support services. This role manages registrations for patient access support programs, ensures appropriate case coordination, and acts as a key resource for customer inquiries related to reimbursement and coverage pathways.

As a senior team member, the Principal Patient Access Specialist serves as a mentor and subject matter expert to Patient Access Support Specialists. This individual provides guidance on complex payer scenarios, shares best practices, and supports the development of team capabilities. The role also monitors payer trends, identifies reimbursement barriers, and collaborates cross-functionally with reimbursement, market access, and commercial partners to support effective patient access strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in case management, reimbursement support, prior authorization, or utilization review
• Or Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in case management, reimbursement support, prior authorization, or utilization review

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of healthcare reimbursement processes, payer coverage policies, medical necessity requirements, denials, and appeals
• Experience supporting reimbursement or patient access programs within the medical device or healthcare industry
• Clinical background such as nursing or allied health experience
• Experience providing education or training to healthcare providers or internal teams
• Familiarity with Medtronic reimbursement policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a subject matter expert and mentor within a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to clinical, administrative, and payer audiences
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex issues independently
• Strong organizational skills including documentation, prioritization, and multi-tasking
• Experience using CRM systems or patient support program platforms
• Knowledge of medical terminology and cardiovascular or renal disease states
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence in a highly matrixed organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• High degree of initiative, accountability, and self-motivation
• Travel Requirement: Up to 10% travel.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• 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
• 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)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)