Pre Authorization Coordinator

Posted on 8/29/2023

501-1,000 employees

Website

Locations

Remote in USA • Chicago, IL, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Customer Service

Communications

CategoriesNew

Customer Success & Support

Requirements

2+ years of benefit verification and authorization experience strongly preferred
3+ years of healthcare front reception billing experience in a fast-paced, customer focused environment, Fertility clinic experience, a plus
Possess a strong working knowledge of insurance benefits, Managed Care policies
Strong written and verbal communication skills & a team player
Willingness to be flexible, roll with the punches, multi-task and troubleshoot problems
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Exemplifies amazing customer service skills and professionalism
Medical terminology

Responsibilities

Verify patient insurance benefits
Explain insurance coverage and treatment costs and identify the need for any pre-authorizations
Advise patients of coverage, limitations and exclusions, co-insurance, deductible, special
Program requirements
Communicate coverage
Determine patient responsibility amounts in advance of the related procedures
Serve as a Patient Advocate for patients when patients have difficulty navigating with their insurance company
Respond to patient calls/correspondence regarding billing questions, financial policies, claims submission
Review of medical records for required information related to authorization requirements
Communicate to clinic about pre authorization requirements and any update any changes
Update patient accounts, including verification of insurance coverage and changes in patient information, with appropriate documentation
Respond to a high volume of telephone inquiries in a positive and professional manner, resolve and follow up on all issues within designated timeframes
Meet positional metrics and benchmarks
Maintain the highest degree of ethics when handling patient payments and bill processing
Follow all department standard operating procedures carefully and accurately
Other duties as assigned by the Director
Manage inbound customer communication (phone, email & chat) and ensure all messages are answered in a timely fashion
Maintain clear communication with the clinics about insurance requirements
Other duties and projects as assigned

Desired Qualifications

A passion for women's health, fertility is a plus

About Kindbody

Kindbody is a leading fertility clinic network and family-building benefits provider for employers offering comprehensive virtual and in-person care.

Kindbody’s clinically managed program includes fertility assessments and education, fertility preservation, genetic testing, in vitro fertilization (IVF), donor and surrogacy services, and adoption, as well as physical, mental, and emotional support from preconception through postpartum. Kindbody is the trusted fertility benefits provider for more than 110 employers, covering more than 2.4 million lives. Many thousands more receive their fertility care directly from Kindbody throughout the country at signature clinics, mobile clinics, and partner clinics. As the fertility benefits provider, technology platform, and direct provider of high-quality care, Kindbody delivers a seamless, integrated experience with superior health outcomes at lower cost, making fertility care more affordable and accessible for all.

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About the Role

As an experienced Pre Authorization Coordinator, you will be working in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment where you will be relied on for your expertise, professionalism, and collaboration. This position is a hybrid role, with onsite training in our Wicker Park, Chicago location. Upon completion of training, the schedule will be a hybrid, located in either Wicker Park, West Loop, Hoffman Estates, or Glenview a few days per week, with the rest being remote.

Responsibilities

Verify patient insurance benefits
Explain insurance coverage and treatment costs and identify the need for any pre-authorizations
Advise patients of coverage, limitations and exclusions, co-insurance, deductible, special
program requirements
Communicate coverage
Determine patient responsibility amounts in advance of the related procedures
Serve as a Patient Advocate for patients when patients have difficulty navigating with their insurance company
Respond to patient calls/correspondence regarding billing questions, financial policies, claims submission
Review of medical records for required information related to authorization requirements
Communicate to clinic about pre authorization requirements and any update any changes
Update patient accounts, including verification of insurance coverage and changes in patient information, with appropriate documentation.
Respond to a high volume of telephone inquiries in a positive and professional manner, resolve and follow up on all issues within designated timeframes.
Meet positional metrics and benchmarks.
Maintain the highest degree of ethics when handling patient payments and bill processing
Follow all department standard operating procedures carefully and accurately
Other duties as assigned by the Director.

General Administrative Duties:

Manage inbound customer communication (phone, email & chat) and ensure all messages are answered in a timely fashion
Maintain clear communication with the clinics about insurance requirements
Other duties and projects as assigned

Who You Are

2+ years of benefit verification and authorization experience strongly preferred
3+ years of healthcare front reception billing experience in a fast-paced, customer focused environment, Fertility clinic experience, a plus
Possess a strong working knowledge of insurance benefits, Managed Care policies
A passion for women’s health, fertility is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills & a team player
Willingness to be flexible, roll with the punches, multi-task and troubleshoot problems
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Exemplifies amazing customer service skills and professionalism
Medical terminology

Perks and Benefits

Kindbody values our employees and wants to do everything to ensure that our employees are happy and professionally fulfilled, but also that they have the opportunity to be healthy. We are committed to providing a number of affordable and valuable health and wellness benefits to our full time employees, such as paid vacation and sick time; paid time off to vote; medical, dental and vision insurance; FSA + HSA options; Company-paid life insurance; Short Term + Long Term Disability options; Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks fully paid dependent on years of service); 401k plans; equity offering, monthly guided meditation and two free cycles of IVF/IUI or egg freezing and free egg storage for as long as you are employed

Additional benefits, such as paid holidays, commuter transit benefits, job training & development opportunities, social events and wellness programming are also available. We are constantly reevaluating our benefits to ensure they meet the needs of our employees.

In an effort to protect our employees and our patients, Kindbody strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. However, some states are requiring that all healthcare workers be fully vaccinated. Candidates seeking employment at Kindbody in the following states will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of your COVID-19 vaccine prior to your start date of employment: California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, New Jersey and Washington. All other states are exempt from this requirement. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine because of a qualifying legal reason, you may request an exception to this requirement from the Company.

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Kindbody is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunity in all of our employment and hiring policies and practices and believe that a more diverse and inclusive workplace will benefit our patients, care partners, and Kindbody employees. We administer our employment and hiring policies and practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, military service, military or veteran status, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.