Senior Prior Authorization

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

About the job Senior Prior Authorization

Remote | Full-Time | US Eastern Hours

We're looking for an experienced Senior Prior Authorization Specialist & Team Lead to support behavioral and mental health practices with insurance verification and eligibility.

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

Requirements:

• 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