Planet Pharma
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$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Planet Pharma We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
Reimbursement Specialist / Coordinator
to join a growing diagnostics organization supporting their Billing and Market Access team. This is a
6-month contract-to-hire opportunity
offering the chance to transition to full-time after initial success. About the Role You’ll play a key part in optimizing patient access and reimbursement workflows while analyzing data to identify trends and drive process improvements. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of payer policies, medical billing, and healthcare reimbursement — particularly in a fast-paced or start-up environment. Key Responsibilities Serve as a subject-matter expert for reimbursement strategies including benefits verification, prior authorizations, coding, appeals, and denials. Analyze reimbursement data and KPIs to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Medical Affairs, Finance, Compliance) to streamline patient access operations. Monitor payer coverage, CMS guidelines, and coding updates impacting reimbursement. Support the development of patient access programs and assist in training team members on reimbursement processes. Utilize tools such as Excel and Tableau to track and visualize reimbursement metrics. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Business, Public Health, or related field. 1–3+ years of experience in reimbursement, patient access, or revenue cycle (minimum 2 years in healthcare). Proven experience within a laboratory or start-up environment preferred. Strong analytical abilities and familiarity with reimbursement codes (HCPCS, CPT, ICD-10). Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-changing environment. Preferred Experience Exposure to pre-commercial or commercial launch activities in biotech. Experience with third-party HUBs, hospital systems, or patient support programs. Familiarity with claims data sets and payer adjudication logic. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus. Seniority level
Seniority level Associate Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Planet Pharma We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
Reimbursement Specialist / Coordinator
to join a growing diagnostics organization supporting their Billing and Market Access team. This is a
6-month contract-to-hire opportunity
offering the chance to transition to full-time after initial success. About the Role You’ll play a key part in optimizing patient access and reimbursement workflows while analyzing data to identify trends and drive process improvements. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of payer policies, medical billing, and healthcare reimbursement — particularly in a fast-paced or start-up environment. Key Responsibilities Serve as a subject-matter expert for reimbursement strategies including benefits verification, prior authorizations, coding, appeals, and denials. Analyze reimbursement data and KPIs to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Medical Affairs, Finance, Compliance) to streamline patient access operations. Monitor payer coverage, CMS guidelines, and coding updates impacting reimbursement. Support the development of patient access programs and assist in training team members on reimbursement processes. Utilize tools such as Excel and Tableau to track and visualize reimbursement metrics. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Business, Public Health, or related field. 1–3+ years of experience in reimbursement, patient access, or revenue cycle (minimum 2 years in healthcare). Proven experience within a laboratory or start-up environment preferred. Strong analytical abilities and familiarity with reimbursement codes (HCPCS, CPT, ICD-10). Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-changing environment. Preferred Experience Exposure to pre-commercial or commercial launch activities in biotech. Experience with third-party HUBs, hospital systems, or patient support programs. Familiarity with claims data sets and payer adjudication logic. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus. Seniority level
Seniority level Associate Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Finance, Administrative, and Accounting/Auditing Industries Biotechnology Research, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Planet Pharma by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Revenue Specialist jobs in
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Chicago Ridge, IL $90,000.00-$110,000.00 1 month ago Senior Revenue Cycle Systems Reporting Specialist
Streeterville, IL $70,720.00-$115,627.20 1 month ago Chicago, IL $68,640.00-$91,000.00 2 weeks ago Skokie, IL $85,000.00-$105,000.00 4 days ago Chicago, IL $137,500.00-$236,500.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $70,000.00-$90,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago Itasca, IL $60,000.00-$85,000.00 2 weeks ago 2026 Healthcare Revenue Cycle Consulting Entry Level
Chicago, IL $91,800.00-$132,600.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $88,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $110,000.00-$130,000.00 5 days ago Streeterville, IL $110,240.00-$181,896.00 2 months ago Greater Chicago Area $36.50-$41.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $110,000.00-$135,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $148,400.00-$194,800.00 3 weeks ago SMB Account Executive - Agentforce & Data Cloud
Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$114,100.00 1 week ago Revenue Integrity Specialist, Full Time - Days
Chicago, IL $73,300.00-$85,500.00 4 days ago Chicago, IL $70,000.00-$95,000.00 2 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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