Lead Patient Therapy Access

Abbott

Plano, Texas, United States
Base: $50,700.00 – $101,300.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Not specified (assumed hybrid)
Manage multiple patient cases simultaneously
Verify insurance benefits and authorizations
Navigate complex appeals process
Abbott is seeking a Lead Patient Therapy Access professional in Plano, Texas, responsible for assisting patients with the pre-certification and authorization process for medical procedures. The ideal candidate should have a background in healthcare economics or utilization review and possess strong communication and organizational skills

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for leading efforts to facilitate pre-certification and authorization processes for Abbott patients requiring specific therapies or procedures.
  • Employees benefit from an international career growth path, free medical coverage options, a high employer contribution retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • The position requires managing complex appeals for denied requests while ensuring strict adherence to regulatory guidelines and data privacy policies.

Matching Summary

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Abbott is seeking a Lead Patient Therapy Access professional in Plano, Texas, responsible for assisting patients with the pre-certification and authorization process for medical procedures. The ideal candidate should have a background in healthcare economics or utilization review and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Salary

Base: $50,700.00 – $101,300.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Free medical coverage, retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage multiple patient cases simultaneously
  • Verify insurance benefits and authorizations
  • Navigate complex appeals process
  • Audit clinical documents for accuracy
  • Follow data privacy and compliance policies

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in medical device or DME billing
  • Ability to train team members and providers
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Excel
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness to travel 5% of the time

Key Requirements

  • Associates Degree (± 13 years) or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 2 years in utilization review or payer environment
  • Knowledge of private insurance, Medicare, and Worker's Compensation guidelines
  • Familiarity with CPT codes and ICD-10CM diagnosis coding

Work Rights

Not specified

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