Remote Senior Prior Authorization Lead - Mental Health Billing

Ataraxis; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 104,359,234 - 149,084,620; Full time

Job summary

Ataraxis is seeking a Senior Prior Authorization Specialist & Team Lead to support behavioral and mental health practices with insurance verification and eligibility. The role is remote, full-time, and follows US Eastern hours.

The ideal candidate has experience in US medical insurance verification and prior authorizations, with knowledge of payer portals and EHR documentation. You will lead a small verification team and help train new staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in US medical insurance verification, billing, or revenue cycle.
• Behavioral/mental health experience required.
• Knowledge of insurance eligibility, payer portals, and prior authorization.
• Experience with SimplePractice or TherapyNotes is a plus.
• Strong English communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work US Eastern hours.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits.
• Review copays, deductibles, coinsurance, session limits, telehealth coverage, and prior authorizations.
• Accurately document benefits in the EHR.
• Resolve eligibility discrepancies and flag potential issues.
• Help train and support new verification specialists.

Skills

Insurance verification

Team leadership

EHR documentation

Attention to detail

English communication

Tools

SimplePractice

TherapyNotes

Job description

Ataraxis is seeking a Senior Prior Authorization Specialist & Team Lead to support behavioral and mental health practices with insurance verification and eligibility. The role is remote, full-time, and follows US Eastern hours.

The ideal candidate has experience in US medical insurance verification and prior authorizations, with knowledge of payer portals and EHR documentation. You will lead a small verification team and help train new staff.