At LifeStance Health, we strive to help individuals, families, and communities with their mental health needs. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in mental healthcare.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing mental health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our team!
LifeStance Health Values
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Insurance Verification Coordinator is charged with the verification and pre-authorization activities related to services provided by LifeStance Health and associated clinical practices. The coordinator will work collaboratively with patients and office team members to ensure that all charges and benefits are appropriate for necessary treatment. The ideal candidate will be someone who has a strong desire to work individually while meeting the needs of a national organization. An important key requirement is the self-accountability to drive success in a virtual team environment. This position is a remote role with the ability to sit within any US locality where LifeStance is represented.
COMPENSATION: $19.00 - 21.00 Hourly; Monday- Friday 9:00a PST- 5:00pm PST
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Verify patient medical insurance benefits through phone and online access of private insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid to obtain benefit information
Determine insurance benefit compatibility with LifeStance procedures/visits including, but not limited to therapy, medication services, telehealth, etc.
Re-verify existing patient insurance coverage and determine if an insurance benefit plan considers selected products appropriate based on patient need.
Obtain pre-certification or authorization for procedures and enter in to billing system software
Complete data entry and/or appropriate forms to document patient's benefits coverage.
Alert the Office staff about uninsured or underinsured patients
Provide accurate, detailed insurance benefits to the requester and detail in the billing system
Work escalated accounts to facilitate a smooth billing process
Keep accurate documentation of the verification process in the patient electronic chart
Resource to other teams regarding the patient benefits
Support leadership with daily, weekly monthly reporting needs as required
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required
1+ year of medical facility or medical office billing experience
Professional experience and understanding of insurance products and coverage types
Experience with automated billing systems preferred
Experience with training in business office activities is preferred
Ability to work both in a team environment and independently
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States
Demonstrates awareness, inclusivity, sensitivity, humility, and experience in working with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, and other various aspects of culture
LifeStance is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
LifeStance provides the compensation range and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. LifeStance reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
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LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance.
Benefits
As a full-time employee of LifeStance Health, the following benefits are offered: medical, dental, vision, AD&D, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k retirement savings with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, holiday pay and an Employee Assistance Program.
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