1241 Akron jobs in Cuyahoga Falls,OH

Food Service Certificate as needed
Sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing

Payer Relations Specialist

Akron Children's Hospital

Akron, OH 44308

Must reside in Ohio at the time of hire
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in payer relations, managed care, revenue cycle, or customer service within a healthcare setting
Experience in a children's hospital or pediatric environment strongly preferred
Exposure to Medicaid and commercial payer interactions
Working knowledge of payer operations, including prior authorization processes, claims adjudication, and denial management
Understanding of pediatric healthcare reimbursement and payer requirements, including Medicaid MCOs, CHIP, and commercial insurers
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and payer provider portals
Familiarity with revenue cycle terminology, medical coding (ICD-10, CPT), and healthcare regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, ACA)
Ability to analyze operational data to identify trends and support issue resolution
Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional correspondence and collaboration
Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines
Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
Demonstrated project coordination capabilities to support meetings, maintain issue and action logs, and ensure timely follow‑through
Remote position with occasional onsite presence may be required based on business needs