Clinical Reimbursement Assistant (Contract)

Location: United States, remote

Hire Type: Temp-to-perm

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

Position Summary:

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Depending on team assignment, responsibilities may include:

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
   

Across all functions:

• 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
   

Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
   
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, genetics, life sciences, public health, or related field OR equivalent 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
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
   
• Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities simultaneously
   
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
   
• Comfort learning new systems and workflows
   
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn
   
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
   

Growth & Development

This role offers exposure to:

• Genetic testing operations
   
• Healthcare reimbursement strategy
   
• Cross-functional billing workflows
   
• Data tracking and operational process improvement
   

Natera promotes career growth, hands-on learning, and fully remote work opportunities. The Clinical Assistant I role provides direct exposure to genetic testing operations, reimbursement strategy, and cross-functional healthcare workflows. Many individuals in this role develop skills that prepare them for advanced positions within healthcare operations or for graduate-level programs such as genetic counseling, nursing, or medicine.

If you are an eager learner who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and are interested in building practical experience at the intersection of genetics and healthcare reimbursement, we encourage you to apply!