Medix
You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to coordinate medical record retrieval, manage referrals and prior authorizations, and assist during telehealth appointments. The role involves ensuring the accuracy and compliance of electronic health records, facilitating communication between patients and care teams, and supporting care coordination efforts.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate medical record retrieval for provider review.
* Prepare and process referrals and manage prior authorizations.
* Virtually greet and room patients prior to telehealth appointments.
* Review and update patient records in EHR, ensuring accuracy and HIPAA compliance.
* Serve as liaison between patients, caregivers, and care teams.
* Assist neurologists and advanced practice providers during virtual encounters.
* Communicate with insurance companies and internal departments to resolve issues.
* Support care coordination by identifying barriers to care and escalating issues.
* Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
* Lives in EST Time Zone.
* CMA or RMA certification.
* Ability and/or experience working with the elderly population.
Experience
* 3+ years of Medical Assistant experience.
* At least 1 year of telehealth Medical Assistant experience.
* Experience rooming patients virtually.
* Preferred: Several years of virtual medical assistant or care coordination experience.
* Preferred: Experience within neurology.
Additional Requirements
* Flexible schedule coordination with doctors, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST.
* Must reside and work in EST hours.
Benefits
* Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
* Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
* 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
* Short Term Disability Insurance.
* Term Life Insurance Plan.
Required Employment / Compliance Language
Medix 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
* This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
* As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to coordinate medical record retrieval, manage referrals and prior authorizations, and assist during telehealth appointments. The role involves ensuring the accuracy and compliance of electronic health records, facilitating communication between patients and care teams, and supporting care coordination efforts.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate medical record retrieval for provider review.
* Prepare and process referrals and manage prior authorizations.
* Virtually greet and room patients prior to telehealth appointments.
* Review and update patient records in EHR, ensuring accuracy and HIPAA compliance.
* Serve as liaison between patients, caregivers, and care teams.
* Assist neurologists and advanced practice providers during virtual encounters.
* Communicate with insurance companies and internal departments to resolve issues.
* Support care coordination by identifying barriers to care and escalating issues.
* Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
* Lives in EST Time Zone.
* CMA or RMA certification.
* Ability and/or experience working with the elderly population.
Experience
* 3+ years of Medical Assistant experience.
* At least 1 year of telehealth Medical Assistant experience.
* Experience rooming patients virtually.
* Preferred: Several years of virtual medical assistant or care coordination experience.
* Preferred: Experience within neurology.
Additional Requirements
* Flexible schedule coordination with doctors, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST.
* Must reside and work in EST hours.
Benefits
* Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
* Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
* 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
* Short Term Disability Insurance.
* Term Life Insurance Plan.
Required Employment / Compliance Language
Medix 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
* This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
* As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.