Front Desk Receptionist - Sleep Medicine

We are seeking a detail-oriented, patient-focused Front Desk / Insurance Authorizations Specialist to support our client's Sleep Medicine practice. The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience in sleep medicine or related specialties, with strong expertise in insurance authorizations and a proven ability to educate patients on treatment processes while managing high-volume calls with exceptional customer service.

Key responsibilities:

• Obtain prior authorizations and verify patient eligibility using insurance payer portals and platforms.

• Educate patients referred by physicians on the sleep apnea treatment process and answer care-related questions.

• Manage high-volume inbound and outbound phone calls with excellent, professional customer service.

• Assist with patient communications, administrative coordination, and patient recall campaigns as needed.

• Coordinate seamlessly with the in-office team to ensure smooth patient handoffs for scheduling and follow-ups.

• Utilize Restful EMR and Weave VoIP software to accurately document interactions and manage patient communications.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of medical office experience in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonology, ENT, or Neurology.

• Strong hands-on experience with insurance verifications, authorization processes, and insurance payer portals.

• Confident managing high-volume inbound and outbound patient calls with clear, professional communication.

• Ability to educate patients on clinical processes and set clear expectations after physician referrals.

• Experience with Restful EMR and Weave VoIP platforms is strongly preferred.

Please note that this is a full-time contractor position (40 hours per week) with a starting pay rate of $6 per hour depending on skill set and experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, EST time zone.

Originally posted on Himalayas