Clinical Reimbursement Assistant

Position type: temp-to-perm

Location: United States, fully remote

Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday, standard business hours

The Clinical Reimbursement Assistant – Genetic Testing supports Natera’s Clinical Billing and Genetic Counseling teams by assisting with reimbursement workflows, obtaining medical records, medical record review, case review and coordination, and cross-functional projects.

This is an entry-level role designed for highly motivated individuals interested in healthcare operations, genetic testing, and reimbursement strategy. The Clinical Assistant works closely with Genetic Counselors and cross-functional billing teams to ensure cases are properly documented, organized, and prepared for insurance review.

This role is ideal for candidates with a background in biology, genetics, or life sciences who are detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow within a healthcare environment.

Case & Product Support

• Request and review medical records to identify relevant clinical information (e.g., personal and family history) to support genetic testing cases

• Flag missing or incomplete documentation for follow-up

• Assist with assembling documentation packets for prior authorization, claims, or appeals submission

• Maintain accurate case documentation within internal systems

Medical Records Coordination

• Send and track medical record requests

• Monitor case pipelines to ensure required documentation is received

• Update internal systems to reflect record status and next steps

• Meet defined daily/weekly task metrics related to record requests and case movement

Project & Outreach Support

• Support provider and patient outreach initiatives related to documentation or required forms

• Assist with tracking outreach efforts and responses

• Contribute to internal projects focused on operational improvement and workflow efficiency

• Collaborate with Genetic Counselors, Prior Authorization, Billing, and Appeals teams

• Participate in team meetings and process improvement initiatives

• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with HIPAA/PHI standards

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, genetics, life sciences, public health, or related field OR equivalent tears of relevant experience

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to read and interpret medical documentation

• Comfort working in a data-driven, process-oriented environment

Preferred

• Academic background in genetics or healthcare-related discipline

• Experience working with medical records, healthcare documentation, or insurance workflows

• Familiarity with Salesforce and Google Workspace

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