Patient Support Specialist

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Patient Support Specialist at MD Integrations providing administrative and patient care support in a virtual healthcare environment. Handling communications, organizing lab results, and coordinating authorizations.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides exceptional administrative and patient care support in a virtual healthcare environment
  • Serves as a key point of contact for patients and clinical staff, handling inbound communications
  • Uploads and organizes lab results, coordinating prior authorization requests
  • Triaging tasks to appropriate team members
  • Answers and returns patient phone calls, emails, and chat messages with professionalism and empathy
  • Provides clear instructions and follow up regarding lab testing and medication refills per physician notes
  • Supports patients in understanding next steps in their care and ensure a positive virtual care experience
  • Initiates, tracks, and follows up on prior authorization requests for medications
  • Collaborates with providers, nurses, and internal staff to maintain efficient telehealth workflows
  • Maintains strict confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and all applicable privacy and security regulations

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher preferred
  • 1+ year of experience in a healthcare, telehealth, or medical office support role
  • Prior experience processing prior authorizations and working with insurance verification required
  • Medical billing, coding, preferred
  • Familiarity with EMR/EHS systems and digital communication tools (e.g., patient portals, ticketing systems, chat platforms)
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills with audiences of varied backgrounds and communication abilities
  • Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities
  • Comfort with technology and ability to troubleshoot basic patient access issues
  • High attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote environment
  • Spanish bilingual, a plus!

Benefits:

  • 75% subsidized health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment