Practice Specialist, Bilingual English/Spanish

Ladder Health24 days ago
Anywhere
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

  • Accurately enter incoming patient referrals into internal systems and electronic health records in accordance with established workflows and timelines
  • Review referral documentation for completeness and follow up with providers or internal teams to obtain missing information
  • Ensure referrals meet eligibility and intake criteria, flagging any discrepancies or issues for resolution
  • Maintain organized and up-to-date records of referral activity
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for patients and families, providing timely and empathetic communication via phone, email, text, or secure messaging
  • Assist with scheduling, onboarding, and general inquiries related to care services
  • Guide families through next steps in the care journey, ensuring clarity and a positive experience
  • Confirm patient insurance eligibility and benefits using EHR, clearinghouses, and payer portals as needed
  • Communicate benefit information to patients in a clear and supportive manner
  • Identify potential coverage issues and escalate as needed
  • Identify when prior authorization is required based on payer guidelines and services
  • Prepare and submit prior authorization requests using payer-specific workflows (portals, fax, etc.)
  • Track authorization status, follow up on pending requests, and support resolution of denials
  • Maintain accurate documentation of all authorization activity
  • Support patient billing and collections processes, including communicating financial responsibility and collecting payments when appropriate
  • Assist with resolving patient billing inquiries in a timely and professional manner
  • Ensure a transparent, compassionate approach to financial interactions with families
  • Collaborate with the revenue cycle team to improve collection workflows and reduce outstanding balances
  • Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job aides for core workflows
  • Continuously update documentation to reflect process improvements and system changes
  • Identify opportunities to standardize and streamline workflows across the practice

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience in a medical front office, referral coordination, billing, or healthcare operations role (required)
  • Familiarity with insurance verification, prior authorizations, and patient-facing administrative workflows
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Experience working with therapy or pediatric outpatient services (PT/OT/SLP) or similar specialties (preferred)
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written, verbal, and customer communication skills, with a patient-first mindset
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote, fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with EHR/EMR systems and payer portals
  • Passionate about improving access to care for children and families

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Equity package
  • Flexible, remote-first work environment
  • Opportunity to grow within a high-growth company
  • Mission-driven team focused on improving pediatric developmental care

Required Skills

Patient billing and collections
Patient referrals management
Prior authorizations
Bilingual English/Spanish
Organizational skills
Workflow standardization
Excellent communication skills
EHR/EMR systems
Insurance verification