Patient Access Specialist – Director

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteTeam 1-10H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Connecticut

Posted

112 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree4 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

• Participation on weekly program calls as needed. • Train and mentor new patient access specialists. • Audit a select number of cases per program as directed by the Director/Manager, Patient Access. • Manage a case load for an assigned program. • Data entry and review of new patient cases into system database. • Serve as a primary point of contact for providers and patients seeking insurance coverage assistance. • Communicate with physician’s office and their staff regularly. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the salesforce platform to ensure accurate reporting to clients. • Complete full patient access process as outlined by program SOP including but not limited to: • Analyze and interpret patient clinical data, clinical notes and files to determine medical necessity criteria is met specific to each payer policy • Review multiple insurance policies to define medical necessity criteria to support medical device/procedure(s) • Conduct case-related research (e.g., payer coverage policies, self-funded plans, state and federal regulations). • Benefits verification • Prior Authoriation/ Pre- service review submissions, pre and post service appeal submissions • Ensure all documents developed to support an appeal are accurate, consistent, up to date, and in compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures, guidelines, and regulations. • Maintain strong professionalism, ethics, and compliance with all applicable laws and policies • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company policies.

Job Requirements

  • College degree preferred but will substitute for applicable work experience
  • Minimum of 4-5 years experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in authorization or billing.
  • In-depth knowledge of insurance processes, medical terminology, and healthcare regulations.
  • Preferred experience with supporting mental health treatment programs, specifically those related to Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
  • Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payer requirements, including prior authorization and appeals processes.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to remain patient, empathetic, and composed throughout long, time-intensive interactions with individuals experiencing mental health challenges
  • Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities

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