- Salary
- $22 – $31
- Location
- 399 Revolution Drive Somerville (Assembly Row Main Building), United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Part-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summary:-Performs advanced prior authorization and referral activities, including complex and high-risk cases. Serves as a subject-matter expert and escalation resource for peers while maintaining an individual workload. Ensures insurance eligibility, coordination of benefits, site‑of‑care compliance, and medical necessity by gathering and submitting complete medical documentation in alignment with HIPAA standards. Accurately documents authorization outcomes and all payer communications in the electronic health record.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions:
-Work as part of a group to secure insurance authorizations in an appropriate timeframe. Collects and accurately enters information required by third parties for precertification for procedures, tests and imaging.
-When unclear, collaborates with ordering clinicians to ensure the proper CPT codes are submitted for prior authorization or referrals.
-Refer patients to financial counseling, as appropriate
-Inform patient of authorization concerns prior to admission/procedure, coordinating with appropriate parties to facilitate authorization as appropriate, collaborating with other departments/offices to resolve complex authorization issues
-Independently manages complex, high-dollar, or time-sensitive authorization cases prior to escalation to leadership.
-Assists with onboarding and informal training of new staff and provides peer quality review as assigned.
-Identifies denial or delay trends and elevates improvement opportunities to leadership.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Experience in medical authorization or a related field 2-3 years required and Epic experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and medical insurance benefits, including a complete understanding of the coordination of benefits.
- Familiarity with computer systems and databases.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
This is a fully remote part time position.
Schedule is Monday- Friday. The shift will be 5, 6 hour shifts, for a total of 30 hours/week.
This is a benefits eligible role.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$22.22 - $31.71/Hourly
Grade
4
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.