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