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Gastro Health · 2 days ago

Authorization and Benefits Coordinator

positionChelmsford, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

Gastro Health is seeking a full-time Authorization and Benefits Coordinator to join their team. The role involves managing authorizations, responding to patient inquiries, and ensuring compliance with insurance requirements while providing support in a collaborative work environment.

Health CareMedical

Responsibilities

Prioritize requests and obtain authorizations at minimum one week prior to scheduled date of service
The ability to manage and follow through with last minute requests
Reviews and works denials of any prior auths
Sets up peer to peer reviews with providers, if needed
Stays informed of insurance requirements and industry related news/policy changes regarding prior authorizations
Updates patient accounts with the correct insurance information, if changes occur
Responds to questions from patients in a courteous and timely manner
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
Communicates in a professional manner with staff in medical offices, insurance companies and co-workers
Perform other duties as may be assigned cheerfully and willingly
Follow established corporate and department-specific policies and procedures
Must be committed to the protection of confidential information, records and/or reports

Qualification

Healthcare insurance experienceAttention to detailOrganizational skillsMicrosoft OfficeEMR proficiencyProfessional communicationEnglish communication

Required

Minimum education requirement is high school diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years experience in healthcare insurance area
Attention to detail and organizational skills is a must
Proficient in use of the following computer software: Insurance websites, Microsoft office, EMR
The ability to keep up with a busy office environment
Proficient in use of English language both in written and verbal communication

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Spending Accounts
Life / AD&D
Disability
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Legal
Identity Theft
Pet
401(k) retirement plan with Non-Elective Safe Harbor employer contribution for eligible employees
Discretionary profit-sharing with employer contributions of 0% - 4% for eligible employees
Tickets at Work that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more

Company

Gastro Health

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Gastro Health is a medical practice company that provides gastroenterology adult and pediatrics services.
dateFounded in 2006
location
Miami, Florida, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://gastrohealth.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$100M
Key Investors
PenfundOMERS Private EquityAudax Private Equity
2021-07-01Private Equity· $10M
2021-07-01Debt Financing· $90M
2021-05-19Secondary Market

Leadership Team

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Lawrence Freni
Chief Financial Officer
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Alan Oliver
Chief Operating Officer
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Recent News

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2025-10-15
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Evoke Pharma and EVERSANA Expand GIMOTI® Access to Gastro Health and Other Large GI Practices through Omnicell Relationship
2025-08-26
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Gastro Health on LinkedIn: #gifellow #gastroenterology #teamgastrohealth
2024-04-07
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