Authorization and Benefits Coordinator

Gastro Health • Chelmsford, MA

1d

About The Position

Gastro Health is seeking a full-time Authorization and Benefits Coordinator to join our team! Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours. This role offers: A great work/life balance No weekends or evenings – Monday thru Friday Paid holidays and paid time off Rapidly growing team with opportunities for advancement Competitive compensation Benefits package

Requirements

• Minimum education requirement is high school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years experience in healthcare insurance area
• Attention to detail and organizational skills is a must
• Proficient in use of the following computer software: Insurance websites, Microsoft office, EMR
• The ability to keep up with a busy office environment
• Proficient in use of English language both in written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Prioritize requests and obtain authorizations at minimum one week prior to scheduled date of service
• The ability to manage and follow through with last minute requests
• Reviews and works denials of any prior auths
• Sets up peer to peer reviews with providers, if needed
• Stays informed of insurance requirements and industry related news/policy changes regarding prior authorizations
• Updates patient accounts with the correct insurance information, if changes occur
• Responds to questions from patients in a courteous and timely manner
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Communicates in a professional manner with staff in medical offices, insurance companies and co-workers
• Perform other duties as may be assigned cheerfully and willingly
• Follow established corporate and department-specific policies and procedures
• Must be committed to the protection of confidential information, records and/or reports

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Spending Accounts
• Life / AD&D
• Disability
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Legal
• Identity Theft
• Pet
• 401(k) retirement plan with Non-Elective Safe Harbor employer contribution for eligible employees
• Discretionary profit-sharing with employer contributions of 0% - 4% for eligible employees
• Additionally, Gastro Health participates in a program called Tickets at Work that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees