athenahealth · 1 month ago
Payer Knowledge Associate
Boston MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$59K/yr - $101K/yrathenahealth is a company focused on creating a thriving ecosystem for accessible and high-quality healthcare. They are seeking a Payer Knowledge Associate to research and manage complex payer and industry changes, particularly in relation to government payers like Medicare and Medicaid.
Enterprise SoftwareHealth CareInformation TechnologyMedical
Responsibilities
Research and synthesize complex payer, regulatory, and industry changes to identify risks, impacts, and operational opportunities affecting key workflows in the claim cycle and our Rules Engine
Track and interpret state-level legislative and regulatory developments in areas such as prior authorization, coverage mandates, payment models, and provider enrollment requirements
Act as a central resource for Medicare, Medicaid, and state policy insight—bridging industry research with operational execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree or commensurate experience
Able to keep track of numerous, detail-intensive and interdependent tasks and ensure their completion
High degree of intellectual curiosity in the changes in healthcare
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Resourceful and proactive
Highly detail-oriented and a strong work ethic
Benefits
Commuter support
Employee assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Employee resource groups
Collaborative workspaces
Company
athenahealth
Athenahealth is a provider of medical practice automation and claims management software to medical groups and health systems.
Founded in 1997
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$40MKey Investors
Venrock
2021-11-22Acquired
2017-05-18Post Ipo Equity
2007-09-20IPO
Leadership Team
Eddie Ross
Vice President, Payer
Anil Patil
Executive Director Engineering
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