Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from CareDx, Inc.
Job overview
The Insurance Authorization Specialist at CareDx, Inc. is responsible for managing insurance authorizations to ensure timely approvals for transplant-related testing, impacting patient care and company revenue.
Responsibilities and impact
The specialist submits and follows up on insurance authorizations, appeals denied requests, collaborates with teams to obtain medical records, analyzes denial trends, and works with patients and revenue cycle teams to optimize authorization processes.
Compensation and benefits
The role offers an hourly wage of $26 to $33, potential bonuses, health and welfare benefits including gym reimbursement, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan, pre-tax commuter benefits, and a unique Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy providing paid leave for organ or bone marrow donation.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, 3-5 years of experience in data entry, authorizations, or medical billing preferably in molecular laboratory billing, knowledge of HIPAA and health insurance terminology, and strong communication and analytical skills; a bachelor's degree can substitute for experience.
Work environment and culture
CareDx values a mission-driven, collaborative, and fast-paced team environment focused on improving transplant patient outcomes, with options for remote work and regular office presence for local candidates.
Company information
CareDx, Inc. is a leading precision medicine company specializing in genomics-based healthcare solutions for transplant patients, offering products and services across the transplant patient journey.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Brisbane, California, with options for remote work within the US; local candidates are expected to work regularly from the office.
Application process
Applicants must submit their information through CareDx's official channels, acknowledging privacy notices and that unsolicited resumes from recruiters without agreements are not accepted.
Unique job features
The role includes working with innovative genomic testing authorizations and offers a unique paid leave policy for living donors, distinguishing it from similar positions.
Company overview
CareDx, Inc. is a precision medicine company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. They generate revenue primarily through the sale of diagnostic testing services, products, and digital healthcare solutions that improve long-term outcomes for transplant recipients. Founded in 1998, CareDx has a rich history of innovation, including the development of AlloMap and AlloSure, which are non-invasive tests that help monitor organ transplant health. The company's commitment to advancing the field of transplant medicine makes it a leader in the industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience with insurance authorizations, medical billing, and data entry, highlighting any familiarity with molecular laboratory billing if applicable.
Showcase your knowledge of health insurance terminology, HIPAA compliance, and your ability to handle protected health information meticulously and confidentially.
Highlight your strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience working in fast-paced, team-oriented environments, as these are key for collaborating with Revenue Cycle teams and managing appeals.
Apply through multiple channels including CareDx's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches the right recruiters.
Connect with current employees in CareDx's Revenue Cycle Management or Market Access divisions on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent company initiatives in transplant patient care or asking about their experience with authorization workflows.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'insurance authorization', 'medical billing', 'authorization appeals', 'HIPAA compliance', 'payer portals', and 'denial management' to pass initial screening algorithms effectively.
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