Full-Time

Sr. Software Engineer

Product

Posted on 8/12/2024

AKASA

AKASA

51-200 employees

Automates revenue cycle management processes

AI & Machine Learning
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$160k - $220kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Postgres
FastAPI
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of work experience in software development, data engineering or machine learning.
  • Significant experience deploying a trained system to production (recommendation, classification or similar features).
  • Backend web/web services experience with schema design and API implementation focus in a distributed environment.
  • Strong concurrent/parallel/asynchronous programming skills in Python.
  • Familiarity with FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Postgres.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Responsibilities
  • Partner closely with our product, design, and machine learning teams
  • Design, build, and maintain shared APIs, tools, services, and applications
  • Lead and participate in design discussions, planning sessions, and code reviews.
  • Debug issues and support customers
  • Mentor junior engineers on the team
  • Work with team members to shape AKASA’s platform architecture

AKASA offers technology solutions that enhance efficiency and revenue outcomes for healthcare organizations by using a mix of computer vision-based Robotic Process Automation (RPA), machine learning, and human-in-the-loop automation. Their services streamline complex Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) workflows, allowing healthcare staff to focus on more meaningful tasks. Unlike competitors, AKASA specifically targets operational inefficiencies in revenue cycle departments, helping clients like Methodist Health System achieve significant gross yield increases. The company's goal is to empower healthcare organizations to improve their operational efficiency and patient experience.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$199.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AKASA's GenAI solutions reduce prior authorization time by up to 50%.
  • Over 70% of healthcare organizations are exploring generative AI for revenue cycle management.
  • AKASA's Medical Coding enhances efficiency and accuracy in the $23B medical coding field.

What critics are saying

  • Generative AI adoption may increase competition, eroding AKASA's market share.
  • Healthcare's cautious approach may slow adoption of AKASA's new technologies.
  • Integration with existing EHR systems may pose implementation challenges for AKASA.

What makes AKASA unique

  • AKASA uses AI to automate complex revenue cycle tasks in healthcare.
  • Their solutions decrease A/R days by 13% and increase efficiency by 86%.
  • AKASA's tailored AI models outperform generic models like GPT-4 by up to 40%.

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Benefits

Flexible vacation policy.

Generous coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance.

Free membership to One Medical for you and your family.

Health FSA account.

Full employee coverage for life insurance.

401K plan.

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