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Medical Coordinator
VIP Universal Medical Insurance Group (VUMI) · Panama
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a Medical Coordinator to deliver an exceptional member experience throughout the healthcare journey. The role involves coordinating medical care, managing Level 0 authorizations, reviewing clinical documentation, and acting as the primary liaison between members, brokers, providers, hospitals, and our internal Case Management team.
Key responsibilities
- Serve as the main point of contact for members from pre‑authorization through hospital discharge.
- Verify eligibility, issue notifications, and process pre‑authorizations and Level 0 medical authorizations within service level agreements.
- Review clinical documentation and apply medical necessity criteria according to company policies.
- Coordinate care with hospitals, physicians, clinics, and providers worldwide to ensure timely service.
- Explain policy benefits, coverage details, deductibles, coinsurance, and member financial responsibilities.
- Provide proactive follow‑up to members, families, brokers, and providers during hospitalizations and ongoing treatments.
- Escalate complex clinical cases to the Medical Evaluator with complete documentation.
- Negotiate provider fees and promote cost‑effective treatment options while maintaining quality of care.
- Identify and report potential fraud, waste, or abuse in line with company procedures.
- Maintain accurate case documentation, authorizations, and clinical records in internal systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care, regulatory compliance, and an outstanding member experience.
- Support quality improvement initiatives, audits, and operational projects.
Required profile
- Bachelor’s degree in a health‑sciences field such as Nursing, Medicine, Healthcare Administration, Social Work in Healthcare, or a related discipline.
Required skills
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VIP Universal Medical Insurance Group (VUMI)
Panama
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