About Vitra Health
Vitra Health is a mission-driven healthcare organization committed to improving the quality of life for individuals and families across Massachusetts. Through innovative home- and community-based services, Vitra supports aging adults, people with disabilities, and individuals with complex care needs— supported by a Nurse, and Case Manager, Vitra ensures clients receive compassionate, personalized, and dignified care.
To help share our mission and expand our community impact, Vitra Health is seeking a Care Access Navigator who is passionate about community engagement and helping people access the care and resources they deserve.
The Opportunity
The Care Access Navigator is a brand ambassador responsible for preparing and obtaining documentation needed for insurance prior authorization, continuity of care, and maintaining our consumers on their program. This administrative role supports Vitra Health's commitment to excellent healthcare delivery and growth. The members of this team are cross trained in various administrative tasks, and the workflow reflects the daily needs of our consumers.
Key Responsibilities
Obtain a working knowledge of Vitra Health program offerings and operational workflows.
Request and maintain medical documentation from healthcare providers, including progress notes, imaging studies, and other necessary medical reports.
Compile and review documentation from internal and external sources and complete necessary follow-up to ensure consumers continued program enrollment.
Verify insurance and submit requests for services to a variety of insurance providers according to individual processes.
Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary care teams, healthcare providers, and insurance companies regarding medical documentation and prior authorization requirements.
Keep accurate records and update patient files with all necessary patient, provider, and insurance information.
Provide excellent customer service by expediting and prioritizing requests based on a variety of factors .
Triage incoming faxes and direct to the appropriate team member or patient chart.
Maintain detailed documentation related to consumers, providers, and relevant workflows.
Support the department with administrative tasks including answering phones, directing calls, email correspondence, photocopying, sending faxes, scanning, filing, etc.
Escalate client concerns and/or progress concerns to management as necessary.
Maintain the highest standard of confidentiality for all protected health information.
Serves as a brand ambassador for Vitra reflecting our vision, mission, and values.
Shows a genuine interest and compassion for the communities we serve and commitment to the diversity of our clients and team members.
Mentor and supports team members.
Complete other tasks as assigned.
Fosters a culture of customer service and commitment to quality care
Serves as a brand ambassador for Vitra reflecting our vision, mission, and values
Shows a genuine interest and compassion for the communities we serve and commitment to the diversity of our clients and team members
Mentor and supports team members
Complete other tasks as assigned
What we are looking for:
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Perks and Benefits:
Vitra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.