Clinical Assistant I / Revenue Claims Specialist - Temp

Position Summary: Temporary Position (6 Month - Contract to Hire) The Clinical Assistant I/Revenue Claims Specialist supports the Genetic Counseling project team by working on operations related to reimbursement, collecting follow-up data, serving as a liaison between other departments, and assisting with product improvements. This position is initially for a 6 month time frame, with the potential to convert to full time permanent. Hourly rate is $25. Job Responsibilities: • Communicates directly with Prior authorization, Claims and Appeals, and lab teams to: Trouble shoot issues, verify samples, streamline processes and serve as a liaison between these teams and the genetic counselors. • Assist with data collection for internal projects/ product development and operations related to reimbursement. • Tracks outcomes of payment resolution, appeals, and negotiated claims to ensure goals are met. • Reviews and Monitors billing and coding changes, researches, evaluates, and interprets guidance from a variety of sources to determine departmental actions. • Participates in team meetings. • In addition to the above, the following clinical assistant duties would also be performed: • Review incoming referrals and claim denials and request additional documentation/clarification when needed. • Request and track sample collection kits and answer patient questions regarding samples • Update internal databases regarding test development progress and make notes in LIMS case 'notes' for each patient or provider contact. • Assist genetic counselors in answering questions from clinics and customer support. • This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job. • Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire. • Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements. • Employee must pass post offer criminal background check. • Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: • High School Diploma (required) • BA/BS in biology, allied health, or science related field (strongly preferred). • Will consider candidates in pursuit of four-year bachelor's degree program provided they meet required education requirements and at least 2-3 years professional work experience in biotech, life sciences, medical billing, insurance collections, or related industry. • Experience in insurance collections or medical billing preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Google mail and Google Documents • Excellent organization and attention to detail Pay Range: The pay range for this role is $22-$25/hr. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. #LI-REMOTE Apply tot his job