Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Artera is an AI startup that develops medical artificial intelligence tests to personalize therapy for cancer patients. The Patient Access Specialist ensures a positive experience for patients by managing communications, verifying insurance details, and providing education on payment options.
Responsibilities
- Manage a high volume of inbound and outbound calls with professionalism and courtesy
- Verify patient eligibility and insurance benefits using online tools or by contacting insurers directly
- Educate patients about their insurance coverage, out-of-pocket costs, and available options for financial assistance
- Administer financial assistance programs
- Submit and manage prior authorization cases, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution
- Accurately document all interactions and follow-up activities in the billing system
- Obtain and manage all necessary documentation, collaborating with internal revenue cycle and customer success teams
- Build positive relationships with patients and stakeholders to resolve issues effectively
- Support additional duties, special projects, or process improvement initiatives as needed
Skills
- Associates degree required
- 1-3 years experience relevant healthcare experience
- Strong knowledge of medical benefits, insurance policies, coordination of benefits (COB), prior authorization workflows, and payer requirements for reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurances
- Customer-focused approach with the ability to handle high-pressure situations
- Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Flexibility to adapt to new tools, processes, and team dynamics
- Fluency in Spanish
- Experience in a start-up environment
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
- And more
Company Overview
Our AI can prognosticate patient outcomes & personalize treatment in localized prostate cancer. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Los Altos, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://artera.ai.