Therapy Access Specialist – Contractor

Posted 8hrs ago

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Therapy Access Specialist verifying insurance, eligibility, and authorizations for Cala Health’s non-invasive chronic-disease therapies. Supporting patient referrals and CRM documentation remotely.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide operational support to the Therapy Access organization
  • Contact patients and healthcare providers for documentation
  • Verify active health insurance coverage by phone with payor representatives
  • Use payor websites such as Availity and NaviNet to verify eligibility and submit prior authorizations
  • Document all interactions and calls in the CRM system according to Quality Assurance, Regulatory and HIPAA guidelines
  • Collaborate with Sales Support Representatives to transfer benefit verification and authorization data accurately and efficiently
  • Enter new patient referrals into the CRM
  • Contact new patient referrals for insurance confirmation
  • Provide telephone and department support as needed
  • Perform other related clerical duties as assigned
  • Reports to the Associate Director, Therapy Access

Requirements:

  • 3 to 5 years of medical insurance experience, preferably at a medical company
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred
  • Experience in insurance benefits and eligibility
  • Specific knowledge of health insurance plans, interpretation of benefits and prior authorization protocol
  • General knowledge of the durable medical equipment (DME) coverage landscape is strongly recommended
  • Strong computer skills, including CRM (Salesforce.com) and payor sites such as NaviNet and Availity
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, or eligible for work authorization through a sponsorship path Cala Health can support
  • Ability to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and keyboard
  • Close vision required due to computer work
  • Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods

Benefits:

  • All employees receive tools, training and mentoring needed to succeed
  • Contractor (1099) position