Athlete Medical and Licensing Coordinator

UFC - Entry Level
Las Vegas · NV
Athlete Safety · Benefits/Insurance · Nurse/Medical Staff/First Aid
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Who We Are:

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

This position is responsible for coordinating medical care and payment of medical claims incurred by athletes. This position entails significant interaction with athletes, medical providers and insurance companies to ensure appropriate medical care and proper, timely processing of medical claims.   

  • Coordinates all aspects of medical claims processing for athletes, including coordination of efforts with individual service providers and insurance companies.
  • Coordinates all aspects of scheduling of appointments for athletes, provides updates and researches information pertaining to injury and claims.
  • Obtains necessary information from athletes and maintains information according to company policy and HIPAA regulations.
  • Researches and identifies appropriate Trauma hospitals in the city of each event in advance of the event.  Contacts EMT services in advance of the event and discusses UFC service requirements, setup, availability, etc.
  • Attends events to arrange transport and treatment of injured athletes as scheduled. Alternates events with other team members.
  • At assigned events, meets with commission doctors and EMTs on the day of event and shadows commission doctors during event.
  • Prepares reports regarding athlete injuries, status of medical conditions and claims information regularly.
  • Routinely follows up with assigned athletes.
  • Works with the state’s athletic commission to lift athlete’s medical suspensions.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

You Have These:

  • 2-3 years of experience processing medical claims or otherwise working with similar information.
  • Experience submitting health insurance claims for health care provider helpful.
  • Knowledge and/or education pertaining to medical terminology.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with ICD9 and CPT codes.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
  • Associates degree preferred.
  • Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook and ability to learn other basic computer programs.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Bilingual Preferred.
  • Availability to travel domestically and internationally when needed.

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