Auditing, Data Entry, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Employee Assistance Plan, Establish Priorities, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Healthcare, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Managed Care, Medicaid, Medical Office, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Medicare, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Physical Therapy, Retirement Plan, Time Management
Company Description
At Atlas Physical Therapy, we believe that just as exercise makes for a stronger and healthier body; equality, diversity, and inclusion make for a stronger and healthier workplace and world. We are committed to cultivating a space that allows for employees and patients of all genders, backgrounds, affiliations, races, ethnicity, and sexual orientations to be not only welcome, but celebrated and empowered. We strive to accomplish this through hiring practices, workplace culture, and continued education.
Job Description
Atlas is looking for a detail‑driven, proactive Insurance and Authorization Verification Specialist to support our front office and ensure a smooth experience for every patient.
In this role, youll verify insurance benefits and eligibility, manage patient information in our systems, and prepare all required documentation ahead of evaluations. Youll serve as a key resource for insurance and authorization questions, helping both patients and team members navigate coverage requirements with confidence.
Youll track and monitor authorizations, communicate benefit details when needed, and keep the team informed on policy updates and process changes. Your work will also include monitoring front office collections performance, assisting with re‑verification, and performing audits to ensure accuracy and compliance. If you enjoy improving workflows, staying organized, and being the go‑to person for insurance clarity, this role puts you right at the heart of our patient support operations.
Responsibilities:
- Completing benefit checks and interpreting deductibles, coinsurance, and out‑of‑pocket details
- Managing authorizations, pre‑auth rules, and visit‑limit tracking
- Monitoring referrals and ensuring all requirements are met
- Using major payer portals (Availity, UHC, Cigna, Aetna) for verification and submissions
Qualifications
- Previous experience in healthcare, medical office, or insurance verification
- Working knowledge of commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care plans
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems and insurance portals
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with data entry
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Comfortable working with multiple software systems and databases
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Additional Information
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $23.00-$25.00/hr. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.
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US Physical Therapy Inc
U.S. Physical Therapy is one of the largest publicly-traded, pure-play operator of outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinics.
The clinics provide pre- and post-operative care for a variety of orthopedic-related disorders and sports-related injuries, rehabilitation of injured workers and preventative care. USPh also manages physical therapy facilities for third parties, including physician groups and hospitals. Each of USPh’s clinics are directed by a licensed physical therapist that drive patient volume via local physicians, former patients and other referral sources. Marketing representatives are used to further augment sales.
USPh has grown its business through a combination of de novo development and strategic acquisitions. The strategic acquisitions has accelerated the Company’s growth, and are structured with significant ownership retained by the practice owners and founders.