Interim Funding Consultant, North Central

Tobii Dynavox; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tobii Dynavox is seeking an Interim Funding Consultant to coordinate intake, submission, and follow-up of product, repair, and rental orders. You will work with SLPs, government agencies, and educational institutions to obtain authorization and ensure documents meet payer criteria.

You will maintain strong communication with clients and families, review documentation, and navigate third-party payer policies to resolve funding cases. Travel to the Pittsburgh office is required a few times yearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or 2–4 years related experience.
• Background in the health insurance field preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with SLPs on funding cases and instruct on document prep and policies.
• Coordinate with insurance providers, government agencies, and educational institutions to process orders.
• Track funding authorization cases and ensure resolution in a timely manner.
• Verify eligibility using online resources and maintain contact with funding agencies.
• Review prior authorizations against third-party payer criteria.
• Research past orders and payment history for repair or new orders.
• Enter and complete orders in the order management system database.
• Advocate for clients and explain funding requirements to families and providers.
• Resolve denials and provide consults to finalize funding cases.
• Notify supervisor of potential third-party payer challenges.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal collaboration

Customer service orientation

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Documentation and data entry

Education

Bachelor Degree

2–4 years related experience

Health insurance field experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

Internet navigation

Job description

Why join us?

We’re on a mission to empower people with disabilities to do what they once did or never thought possible. As the world-leader in assistive communication solutions, we empower our customers to express themselves, connect with the world, and live richer lives.

At Tobii Dynavox, you can grow your career within a dynamic, global company that has a clear, impactful purpose - with the flexibility to also do what truly matters to you outside of work. What’s more, you’ll be part of a work culture where collaboration is the norm and individuality is welcomed. As a member of our team, you’ll have the power to make it happen. You’ll solve challenges, deliver solutions and develop new, efficient processes that make a direct impact on our customers’ lives. Candidate must live in Central or Mountain time zones to be considered for this role.

Interim Funding Consultant

is responsible for coordinating the intake, submission, and follow-up of new product, repair, and equipment rental orders. This individual works closely with SLPs, government agencies, and educational institutions to obtain order authorization and thoroughly reviews documents for submission ensuring they meet third party payer criteria.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain communication with SLPs on funding cases and instruct SLPs on document preparation and funding policies and regulations
• Work with insurance providers, government agencies, and educational institutions to place new product, repair or rental orders
• Track funding authorization cases ensuring requests are resolved to completion in a timely manner
• Utilize on-line resources and maintain frequent communication with funding agencies to verify eligibility
• Review prior authorization documents against third party payer criteria
• Research previous orders and payment history/DSOs for any repair or new order requests
• Enter and complete orders in the order management system databas
• Serve as a client advocate by communicating with clients and family members on funding requests and co-payment requirements, representing client’s case with third party insurance providers and troubleshooting any problems to resolution
• Resolve third party denials and provide consultation to finalize difficult funding cases
• Alert supervisor of potential third-party payer challenges
• Perform various other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor Degree, or 2 – 4 years related experience
• Background in the health insurance field preferred

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal, collaboration, and teaming skills
• Customer service orientation

COMPUTER OR TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Internet navigation skills
• MS Office Word and Outlook

OTHER SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENT

• Able to work at a desk for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to work with interruptions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel to the Pittsburgh office for team activities/ trainings (approx. 4 times per year)

We believe in empowering individuals - including our own employees - to reach their full potential. So, if you want to change lives while growing your own career, we’d love to hear from you.

Where we stand:

We believe diversity not only enriches our workplace culture, but also gives us a strategic advantage. Working with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives helps us all become better communicators, better problem solvers, and better human beings. Our differences make us stronger.

Tobii Dynavox values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity.

Tobii Dynavox does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled