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At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated Life Actuary to join the Life Company's Asset Liability Management Team. This role coordinates, prepares, and performs actuarial analyses required to develop new products, project future results, reprice existing products, and/or determine financial strength.
This role is remote eligible in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel. However, individuals residing within a 60-mile radius of a USAA office will be expected to work on-site four days per week. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
* Performs complex work assignments utilizing actuarial modeling software driven models for pricing, valuation, and/or risk management.
* Reviews laws and regulations to ensure all processes are compliant; and provides recommendations for improvements and monitors industry communications regarding potential changes to existing laws and regulations.
* Runs models, generates reports, and presents recommendations and detailed analysis of all model runs to Actuarial Leadership.
* May make recommendations for model adjustments and improvements, when appropriate.
* Shares knowledge with team members and serves as a resource to team on escalated issues and navigates obstacles to deliver work product.
* Leads or participates as a key resource on moderately complex projects through concept, planning, execution, and implementation phases with minimal guidance, involving cross functional actuarial areas.
* Develops exhibits and reports that help explain proposals/findings and provides information in an understandable and usable format for stakeholders.
* Identifies and provides recommended solutions to business problems independently, often presenting recommendation to leadership.
* Maintains proper price level, price structure, data availability and other requirements to achieve profitability and competitive goals.
* Identifies critical assumptions to monitor and suggest timely remedies to correct or prevent unfavorable trends.
* Tests impact of assumptions by identifying sources of gain and loss, the appropriate premiums, interest margins, reserves, and cash values for profitability and viability of new and existing products.
* Advises management on issues and serves as a primary resource for their individual team members on escalated issues.
* Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
What you have:
* Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree. (Total of 8 years of experience without bachelor's degree)
* Do you have one of the following:
* 4 years relevant actuarial or analytical experience and attainment of Fellow within the Society of Actuaries (Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience + FSA)
* OR 8 years relevant actuarial experience and attainment of Associate within the Society of Actuaries. (Bachelor's Degree + 8 years of experience + ASA)
* OR 8 years relevant actuarial or analytical experience and attainment of Fellow within the Society of Actuaries (FSA)
* OR 12 years relevant actuarial or analytical experience and attainment of Associate within the Society of Actuaries (ASA)
* Experience performing complex work assignments utilizing actuarial modeling software driven models for pricing, valuation, and/or risk management.
* Demonstrated experience communicating complex actuarial analysis and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
What sets you apart:
* US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
* FSA (Fellow of the Society of Actuaries) designation
* Experience using Moody's AXIS software
* 2 or more years of experience with asset liability management or cash flow testing
* Prior Actuarial experience with Life Insurance and Annuity Products
* Fixed Indexed Annuity (FIA) Experience
Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $127,310 - $236,250
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on .
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
The Opportunity
The Associate Life Solutions Specialist helps to ensure the financial security of our membership by assessing member life insurance needs, providing advice and / or referrals for advice, and making the appropriate recommendations based on members' individual needs and goals. May provide support to Health Solutions acquisition and retention based on member demand.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 5 days per week, with the opportunity to move to a hybrid schedule after 6 months. This position will be based at the Plano, TX Campus . Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
* Receives request for advice from current and prospective members through various channels, including inbound and outbound phone calls, emails, faxes and video telephony. Special Acquisitions Team employees will primarily place outbound calls triggered from underwriting work items. Life Regulatory team employees respond to specific regulatory/business needs as directed by policies and procedures.
* Asks questions to discover key information, including life events, and to understand member needs. Documents relevant information. Life Regulatory team employees ask specific questions, often scripted, as needed to complete regulatory requirements and document relevant information.
* Assesses member financial situation and goals. Life Regulatory will refer members to Life Sales representative for advice and recommendations.
* Develops and communicates appropriate life insurance strategies based on individual member needs. Provides basic protection advice and strategies. Life Regulatory will refer members to Life Sales representative for advice and recommendations.
* Recommends relevant life insurance product and solutions and refers members who may need financial advice to the respective department. Life Regulatory will refer members to Life Sales representative for advice and recommendations.
* Motivates member to take action on recommendation(s) and resolves objections using basic sales techniques and developing persuasion skills. Implements recommendation(s).
* Monitors legislative initiatives that may impact economy, society, and personal financial situation.
* Educates membership on implications of economic, industry trends, and tax law changes, as well as USAA's products and services.
* May conduct outbound follow-up calls to complete member acquisition of products and services previously discussed.
Work Hours:
* Monday - Friday / 7:30am - 8:00pm (Central)
* An 8 hour shift will fall within these hours
* This role is required to be in office, with potential hybrid opportunity after 6 months.
What you have:
* High School diploma or GED
* Required maintenance of Life/Health license and/or acquisition within 90 days
* Required annual completion of AHIP and Broker/Carrier appointments when applicable.
* Up to 1 year of financial industry and/or life sales experience
* Experience delivering frequent written and oral communication
* Experience acquiring and applying new concepts and information
* Experience processing and analyzing information
* Experience fulfilling requests and meeting deadlines
* Experience resolving conflict and negotiating
* Experience multi-tasking in an operating systems environment
* Experience participating in a team environment
* Successful completion of a job-related assessment may be required
What sets you apart:
* Active Group 1 Life and Health license
* 1+ yrs experience working in Sales with life insurance or financial services products
* 1+ yrs experience working in a call center environment
* CLU® - Chartered Life Underwriter or comparable designation
* US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $48,290 - $81,490.
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
The Opportunity
The Mid-Level Life Solutions Specialist helps to ensure the financial security of our membership by assessing member life insurance needs, providing advice and / or referrals for advice, and making the appropriate recommendations based on members' individual needs and goals. May provide support to Health Solutions acquisition and retention based on member demand.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 5 days per week, with the opportunity to move to a hybrid schedule after 6 months. This position can be based at the Plano, TX Campus . Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
* Receives request for advice from current and prospective members through various channels, including inbound and outbound phone calls, emails, faxes, and video telephony. Special Acquisitions Team employees will primarily place outbound calls triggered from underwriting work items.
* Asks questions to discover key information, including life events, and to understand member needs. Documents relevant information.
* Uncovers and recognizes life events, understands and assesses the member's needs, financial situation, and goals.
* Develops and understands appropriate life insurance strategies based on individual member needs. Provides intermediate protection planning advice, including insurance protection, estate planning and enhanced solutions like long term care products.
* Recommends relevant life insurance product and solutions and refers members who may need financial advice to the respective department.
* Motivates member to take action on recommendation(s) and resolves objections using intermediate sales techniques and intermediate persuasion skills. Implements recommendation(s).
* Monitors legislative initiatives that may impact economy, society, and personal financial situation.
* Educates membership on implications of economic, industry trends and tax law changes, as well as USAA's
* products and services.
* May conduct outbound follow-up calls to complete member acquisition of products and services previously discussed.
* Serves as a resource to less experienced team members on escalated issues of a routine nature.
* Guides and influences less experienced team members.
Work Hours:
* Monday - Friday / 7:30am - 7:00pm (Central)
* An 8 hour shift will fall within these hours
* This role is required to be in office, with potential hybrid opportunity after 6 months.
What you have:
* High School diploma or GED
* Required maintenance of Life/Health license
* Required annual completion of AHIP and Broker/Carrier appointments when applicable.
* 2 years of financial industry and/or life sales experience
* Experience delivering frequent written and oral communication
* Experience acquiring and applying new concepts and information
* Experience processing and analyzing information
* Experience fulfilling requests and meeting deadlines
* Experience resolving conflict and negotiating
* Experience multi-tasking in an operating systems environment
* Experience participating in or leading teams
* Successful completion of a job-related assessment may be required
What sets you apart:
* 4+ years experience working in Sales with life insurance
* 1+ years experience working in a call center environment
* CLU® - Chartered Life Underwriter or comparable designation
* US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $66,340 - $111,940
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
About the Role
What you will do
- Own the process for building payer relationships, identifying payer requirements for connection, translating requirements into user stories for the development team, coordinating implementation and testing, and ensuring the payer connection is successful in production.
- Fill the role of subject matter expert in relation to prior authorizations and notice of admission both in terms of payer requirements and overall business requirements to successfully manage prior authorizations between providers and payers.
- Identify and document the correct method of submission and status for prior authorizations to payers based on the payer requirement for specific service or CPT code including EDI 278 215/217, UMO payer portal, or Fax.
- Document payer portal prior authorization workflows for robotic process automation and work with the RPA development team to build and test new payer portal prior auth automations.
- Define and monitor key metrics for prior authorization connectivity, including transaction turnaround time, error rates, and customer satisfaction
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting prior authorization processes and ensure compliance in all payer connections
- Become an expert in the upcoming Da Vinci FHIR prior authorization standards and work with development and business teams to ensure successful transition to FHIR
- Work with payers and providers to establish FHIR connections for Prior Auth
- Collaborate with the development team and clearinghouse team to establish EDI connections to payers
- Collaborate closely with development, QA, UX, and other cross-functional teams to ensure deliverables meet customer and business expectations.
- Engage directly with customers and internal stakeholders to elicit and understand business needs, pain points, and desired outcomes.
- Triage errors and issues that arise and work and collaborate with other teams to resolve as needed to resolve the issues.
- Prioritize the payer connection backlog based on business value, customer impact, and development capacity, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Apply critical thinking to streamline processes and work towards continual improvement and efficiency
- Maintain and prioritize the user story backlog and work with development and stakeholder teams to refine user stories to meet the Definition of Ready for development
- Work with the scrum team to ensure all tasks are completed and the committed objectives are achieved
What you will bring
- Subject matter expert knowledge of healthcare prior authorizations and notice of admission processes on the provider, payer, and UMO sides.
- 2+ years of experience working with prior authorization submissions and status to payers and UMOs
- Knowledge of Da Vinci FHIR and ability to become a Da Vinci FHIR subject matter expert
- Strong skills in creating detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex business problems.
- Provide guidance and direction to the technology teams during the development cycle and participate in all scrum ceremonies. Be available and ready to make quick, well-informed team-level decisions on behalf of stakeholders and the business
- Ability to train others and share knowledge across teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to bridge business and technical environments, and ability to build professional relationships
- Ability to quickly learn complex systems and understand product architecture and development frameworks.
What we would like to see
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Experience working directly with healthcare providers, payers, or RCM vendors.
- Experience in Agile Scrum and SAFe development methodologies
- Healthcare revenue cycle management knowledge specifically related to prior authorizations
- Knowledge of healthcare EDI transactions including 278 215/216/217, 837, 835, 276/277, 270/271, and 275 EDI transactions
About FinThrive
FinThrive is advancing the healthcare economy.
For the most recent information on FinThrive's vision for healthcare revenue management visit /why-finthrive.
Award-winning Culture of Customer-centricity and Reliability
At FinThrive we're proud of our agile and committed culture, which makes FinThrive an exceptional place to work. Explore our latest workplace recognitions at careers#culture.
Our Perks and Benefits
FinThrive is committed to continually enhancing the colleague experience by actively seeking new perks and benefits. For the most up-to-date offerings visit /careers-benefits.
FinThrive's Core Values and Expectations
- Demonstrate integrity and ethics in day-to-day tasks and decision making, adhere to FinThrive's core values of being Customer-Centric, Agile, Reliable and Engaged, operate effectively in the FinThrive environment and the environment of the work group, maintain a focus on self-development and seek out continuous feedback and learning opportunities
- Support FinThrive's Compliance Program by adhering to policies and procedures pertaining to HIPAA, FCRA, GLBA and other laws applicable to FinThrive's business practices; this includes becoming familiar with FinThrive's Code of Ethics, attending training as required, notifying management or FinThrive's Helpline when there is a compliance concern or incident, HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information, and demonstrable awareness of confidentiality obligations
Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a colleague must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Statement of EEO
FinThrive values diversity and belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We're committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants with disabilities in our job application and recruitment process.
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Avantor is looking for a dedicated Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic to optimize our NuSil team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives.
This full-time, first shift opportunity is located at our Irving, TX facility. If you have experience as an oil field or industrial machine mechanic, a background in facilities maintenance, groundskeeping, welding, construction, pipeline, fabrication or repairing and maintaining equipment - let's talk!
The team
Avantor's Biomaterials and Operations team is part of our NuSil Technology business unit. This team supports the maintenance and reliability department by helping with the maintenance and workflow of the facility.
What we're looking for
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience: 3-5 years relevant mechanical experience
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Technical school preferred
Previous facilities maintenance experience repairing and maintaining equipment and machinery preferred
How you will thrive and create an impact
The Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic performs essentially the same duties as Mechanic, but under limited supervision and with an increasingly wider range of duties of a more complex nature, such as: working in more than one of the maintenance trades as hydraulics, plumbing, refrigeration, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. Interprets blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications. Sets up and operates all tools and equipment necessary to perform work assigned. Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. May train and oversee daily duties of Mechanic.
Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
Repairs or replaces defective parts.
Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
Lubricates and cleans parts.
Starts devices to test their performance.
May set up and operate drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
May initiate purchase order for parts and machines.
Repairs electrical equipment.
Must be regular and punctual in attendance
Responsible for maintaining quality within the scope of the job description.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
Avantor | NuSil is looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to join our Irving, TX team. The Specialist supports daytoday manufacturing processes by independently testing of and releasing products, doing so by assessing quality documentation and following preestablished procedures to determine material dispositions.
What we're looking for
- Education: High School completion or equivalent (GED) is required; Associate or Bachelor's degree is preferred
- Experience: Minimum of 0 years of experience with an Associate or Bachelor's degree; or 1 year of experience in Quality or with Inventory Control Systems (e.g., SAP) and 1+ years of experience with a Product Lifecycle Application (e.g., Agile) with a High School diploma/GED
- Collaboration Tool: Basic Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
How you will thrive and create an impact
- Utilize analytical tools such as Gas Chromatography (GC), and other QC/QA laboratory equipment to execute testing, troubleshoot results, and ensure product quality.
- Ensure compliance with company quality standards and industry regulations to maintain quality within the scope of the job description. This includes documentation and reporting.
- Performs routine cleaning and housekeeping duties, ensuring workstations are clean and properly maintained.
- Supports office inventory upkeep, ensuring supplies are properly stocked, labeled, and accessible.
- Controls documentation via tracking tools, replacing documentation with current revisions as appropriate.
- May determine and advise other functions on the implementation of quality standards (ISO).
- Upon request, may produce documents and defends practices during ISO 9001 internal audits.
- Evaluates records for conformance to GDP and recommends corrections to author.
- Independently evaluates data for accuracy and completeness, and releases/troubleshoots data from incoming raw materials and finished products.
- May initiate documentation to move released material and determine product disposition.
- Closes variance reports as appropriate in the inventory control system used in Manufacturing and Quality.
- Generates variance reports or other product related reports in the inventory control system used in Manufacturing and Quality.
- Independently evaluates and releases batches from the shelf-life database in the inventory control system used in Manufacturing and Quality.
- Follows applicable safety procedures.
- Acts as back-up to other team members as needed when assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
About the Role
What you will do
- Own the process for building payer relationships, identifying payer requirements for connection, translating requirements into user stories for the development team, coordinating implementation and testing, and ensuring the payer connection is successful in production.
- Fill the role of subject matter expert in relation to prior authorizations and notice of admission both in terms of payer requirements and overall business requirements to successfully manage prior authorizations between providers and payers.
- Identify and document the correct method of submission and status for prior authorizations to payers based on the payer requirement for specific service or CPT code including EDI 278 215/217, UMO payer portal, or Fax.
- Document payer portal prior authorization workflows for robotic process automation and work with the RPA development team to build and test new payer portal prior auth automations.
- Define and monitor key metrics for prior authorization connectivity, including transaction turnaround time, error rates, and customer satisfaction
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting prior authorization processes and ensure compliance in all payer connections
- Become an expert in the upcoming Da Vinci FHIR prior authorization standards and work with development and business teams to ensure successful transition to FHIR
- Work with payers and providers to establish FHIR connections for Prior Auth
- Collaborate with the development team and clearinghouse team to establish EDI connections to payers
- Collaborate closely with development, QA, UX, and other cross-functional teams to ensure deliverables meet customer and business expectations.
- Engage directly with customers and internal stakeholders to elicit and understand business needs, pain points, and desired outcomes.
- Triage errors and issues that arise and work and collaborate with other teams to resolve as needed to resolve the issues.
- Prioritize the payer connection backlog based on business value, customer impact, and development capacity, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Apply critical thinking to streamline processes and work towards continual improvement and efficiency
- Maintain and prioritize the user story backlog and work with development and stakeholder teams to refine user stories to meet the Definition of Ready for development
- Work with the scrum team to ensure all tasks are completed and the committed objectives are achieved
What you will bring
- Subject matter expert knowledge of healthcare prior authorizations and notice of admission processes on the provider, payer, and UMO sides.
- 2+ years of experience working with prior authorization submissions and status to payers and UMOs
- Knowledge of Da Vinci FHIR and ability to become a Da Vinci FHIR subject matter expert
- Strong skills in creating detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex business problems.
- Provide guidance and direction to the technology teams during the development cycle and participate in all scrum ceremonies. Be available and ready to make quick, well-informed team-level decisions on behalf of stakeholders and the business
- Ability to train others and share knowledge across teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to bridge business and technical environments, and ability to build professional relationships
- Ability to quickly learn complex systems and understand product architecture and development frameworks.
What we would like to see
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Experience working directly with healthcare providers, payers, or RCM vendors.
- Experience in Agile Scrum and SAFe development methodologies
- Healthcare revenue cycle management knowledge specifically related to prior authorizations
- Knowledge of healthcare EDI transactions including 278 215/216/217, 837, 835, 276/277, 270/271, and 275 EDI transactions
About FinThrive
FinThrive is advancing the healthcare economy.
For the most recent information on FinThrive's vision for healthcare revenue management visit /why-finthrive.
Award-winning Culture of Customer-centricity and Reliability
At FinThrive we're proud of our agile and committed culture, which makes FinThrive an exceptional place to work. Explore our latest workplace recognitions at careers#culture.
Our Perks and Benefits
FinThrive is committed to continually enhancing the colleague experience by actively seeking new perks and benefits. For the most up-to-date offerings visit /careers-benefits.
FinThrive's Core Values and Expectations
- Demonstrate integrity and ethics in day-to-day tasks and decision making, adhere to FinThrive's core values of being Customer-Centric, Agile, Reliable and Engaged, operate effectively in the FinThrive environment and the environment of the work group, maintain a focus on self-development and seek out continuous feedback and learning opportunities
- Support FinThrive's Compliance Program by adhering to policies and procedures pertaining to HIPAA, FCRA, GLBA and other laws applicable to FinThrive's business practices; this includes becoming familiar with FinThrive's Code of Ethics, attending training as required, notifying management or FinThrive's Helpline when there is a compliance concern or incident, HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information, and demonstrable awareness of confidentiality obligations
Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a colleague must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Statement of EEO
FinThrive values diversity and belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We're committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants with disabilities in our job application and recruitment process.
FinThrive Privacy Notice for California Resident Job Candidates
Know Your Rights
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FinThrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ensures its employment decisions comply with principles embodied in Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Executive Order 11246, Revised Order Number 4, and applicable state regulations.
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About the Role
Impact you will make
Are you an expert in healthcare insurance reimbursement? Do you thrive on solving complex insurance denials and underpayments? Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring hospitals receive the reimbursements they deserve.
We're looking for an experienced Healthcare Denials Specialist to analyze and resolve payer denials and underpayments. You'll be part of a dynamic team using cutting-edge ARO software to streamline medical claims and collections. As a Denials Specialist II, you will also have the opportunity to mentor junior representatives.
What you will do
- Investigate and resolve insurance denials and underpayments
- Call healthcare insurance companies, affiliates, and providers to resolve underpayment or denial issues
- Analyze contracts, billing, and collections to ensure accurate reimbursement
- Work closely with leadership and team members to identify denial trends and process improvements
- Create appeals, patient correspondences, and payer communication to support claim resolutions
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and accurately document all work performed
What you will bring
- 3+ years of proven success with healthcare insurance billing, follow-up, reimbursement and collections in a hospital or BPO vendor environment
- Deep knowledge of payer rules, including how to interpret denial reasons and submit appeals
- Experience with healthcare billing/EHR systems (EPIC, Paragon, Zirmed, or similar)
- Strong understanding of medical terminology including claim types (UB-04), CPT, ICD, DRG codes, and EOB/RA
- Ability to identify and resolve complex denials and underpayment issues
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to assess insurance payment discrepancies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- This role requires on-site work at FinThrive's Plano, TX office
What we would like to see
- Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial billing experience
- Associate or Bachelor's degree
Why Join Us?
- Work with an innovative team using advanced ARO technology to improve medical billing efficiency
- Career growth opportunities in healthcare finance and revenue cycle management
- Competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive team culture
- Apply now to make a real impact with FinThrive!
About FinThrive
FinThrive is advancing the healthcare economy.
For the most recent information on FinThrive's vision for healthcare revenue management visit /why-finthrive.
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- Demonstrate integrity and ethics in day-to-day tasks and decision making, adhere to FinThrive's core values of being Customer-Centric, Agile, Reliable and Engaged, operate effectively in the FinThrive environment and the environment of the work group, maintain a focus on self-development and seek out continuous feedback and learning opportunities
- Support FinThrive's Compliance Program by adhering to policies and procedures pertaining to HIPAA, FCRA, GLBA and other laws applicable to FinThrive's business practices; this includes becoming familiar with FinThrive's Code of Ethics, attending training as required, notifying management or FinThrive's Helpline when there is a compliance concern or incident, HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information, and demonstrable awareness of confidentiality obligations
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The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a colleague must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Location: Richardson, TX (HQ)
Company: Sara’s Mediterranean Market
Reports to: COO / CEO
Department: Merchandising & Operations
Sara’s Mediterranean Market is a high-volume, family-owned specialty grocery and food retailer preparing for its next phase of growth, including a second flagship location and future expansion. We are seeking an experienced Director of Purchasing & Supply Chain to lead all procurement, category management, and inventory strategy across the business.
This role is responsible for owning margin, availability, and vendor strategy across grocery and related categories. The ideal candidate brings deep grocery procurement experience, strong vendor negotiation skills, and the ability to build scalable systems and discipline as the company grows.
This is a hands-on leadership role with high visibility and direct impact on profitability and operational excellence.
- Own purchasing strategy across all grocery and related categories, including dry goods, specialty imports, frozen, dairy, beverage, and private label.
- Lead SKU rationalization, assortment planning, and category performance reviews.
- Develop and execute category-level margin, pricing, and promotion strategies.
- Lead all vendor negotiations, including cost reductions, payment terms, freight, rebates, and promotional funding.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while continuously improving cost structure and service levels.
- Identify and onboard new vendors aligned with quality, authenticity, and margin objectives.
- Establish inventory discipline including open-to-buy, turns, min/max, and forecasting processes.
- Reduce out-of-stocks, overstocks, and dead inventory.
- Partner with operations and finance to align purchasing with sales forecasts and cash-flow targets.
- Implement scalable purchasing systems, controls, and reporting.
- Improve PO accuracy, receiving compliance, and shrink reduction.
- Develop backup coverage and eliminate single-point dependencies in purchasing processes.
- Partner closely with COO, GM, Finance, Operations, and Merchandising teams.
- Provide clear reporting on margins, turns, vendor performance, and category health.
- Hire, train, and develop future buyers or category managers as the business scales.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in grocery procurement, category management, or supply chain leadership.
- Experience in a $50M+ grocery or specialty retail environment.
- Proven success managing multi-category purchasing and vendor negotiations.
- Strong financial acumen with demonstrated impact on margin and inventory turns.
- Advanced Excel and ERP / inventory system proficiency.
- Experience with retailers such as H-E-B, Central Market, Sprouts, Whole Foods, Costco, or similar.
- Private label or proprietary brand experience.
- Multi-unit or expansion-stage company experience.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Data-driven decision maker
- Comfortable holding vendors and internal teams accountable
- Strong communicator with executive presence
- Able to operate independently and make decisive recommendations
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- High-impact leadership role with direct influence on profitability and growth
- Opportunity to build best-in-class procurement systems from the ground up
- Work with a passionate, quality-driven leadership team
- Be part of a respected, family-owned brand entering its next growth chapter
Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentive tied to margin improvement, inventory turns, and supply-chain KPIs. Full benefits included.
Apply directly via LinkedIn or email your resume to:
We’re searching for a Remote Assistance Specialist who will play a crucial role in expanding the
remote operations team. This person will be responsible for safely monitoring and resolving trigger
requests from fleet vehicles across public roads and closed course testing sites.
- Respond to and resolve in a timely manner a variety of trigger requests from the autonomous vehicle
- Safely send remote commands to autonomous vehicles for on road and closed course testing
- Log real time feedback regarding autonomy and platform performance during testing, to be delivered to engineers
- Triage and review of remote assist workflows that are key to performance metrics and compliance
- Escalate operational blockers with suggested solutions
- Demonstrate positive impact by working on cross-functional projects as time permits
- Maintain up to date knowledge of how our self-driving technology works. Understand daily software and operational changes
- Work toward quantitative and qualitative goals that impact all of Vehicle Operations
- Interact with the public as an ambassador for the company
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to constantly focus on a laptop monitoring proprietary tooling to aid autonomous vehicle operations
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and make strategic decisions proactively
- Consistent focus on safety
- Ability to think critically
- Willingness to learn every day
- Valid U.S. driver’s license with at least 5 years of driving history and a clean driving record, validated by MVR check
- Must pass initial and random drug and alcohol screenings
- 100% in office with the ability to travel as needed
- Available to work day or night shifts
- Ability to work early mornings or late nights, on rotating shifts
- Ability to work regular overtime and some weekends
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in operations, technology, customer service, or automotive field
- Proficient in G-Suite
- Command line interface experience
- Interest and aptitude for technology tools - apps, gaming, adobe creative suite, etc.
- Experience working in a collaborative environment - team player
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
