Care Management Medical Assistant (Contract)

SDK Software, Inc.; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare IT provider is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Care Management Team in California. You will assist in patient care coordination, manage data entries, and ensure compliance with necessary clinical requirements. This role requires excellent communication and critical thinking skills, preferably with a background in healthcare or medical assistant experience. This is a contract position at mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• 3 years in a healthcare field or 1 year in Utilization Management required.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care coordination and discharge planning activities.
• Manage communication between care management and payors.
• Reconcile census for accuracy in financial and care management systems.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong critical thinking

Ability to work in a team

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Case Management applications

Job description

A healthcare IT provider is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Care Management Team in California. You will assist in patient care coordination, manage data entries, and ensure compliance with necessary clinical requirements. This role requires excellent communication and critical thinking skills, preferably with a background in healthcare or medical assistant experience. This is a contract position at mid-senior level.