Clinical Operations Specialist II

VHC Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Wellness & Retirement Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

VHC Health in Alexandria, VA seeks a Clinical Operations Specialist II to provide advanced clinical and administrative support within a centralized Clinical Operations Pool, partnering with providers and care teams to deliver efficient, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include scheduling, insurance verification, prior authorizations, billing support, and managing InBasket and secure messaging in the EHR, with emphasis on accurate documentation and streamlined operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant experience in a hospital or medical clinic setting with administrative and patient-care responsibilities.
• Strong proficiency with medical terminology and electronic health records.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical and administrative support within a centralized Clinical Operations Pool.
• Schedule appointments and assist with care coordination across multiple channels.
• Verify insurance, process prior authorizations, and handle billing-related support.

Skills

Medical terminology

EHR proficiency

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Medical Assistant or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Position Title

Clinical Operations Specialist II

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The Clinical Operations Specialist II provides advanced clinical and administrative support within a centralized Clinical Operations Pool, partnering closely with providers and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver efficient, high-quality, patient-centered care. Building upon foundational responsibilities, this role incorporates protocol-driven clinical support consistent with a Medical Assistant scope of practice, helping to enhance care delivery and team effectiveness.

Serving as a key point of contact for patients, the Clinical Operations Specialist II ensures professional, courteous communication while managing appointment scheduling and supporting care coordination across multiple channels, including phone, secure messaging, and the electronic health record (EHR). The role contributes to streamlined clinical operations through accurate documentation, management of InBasket and secure chat workflows, and support of billing-related processes.

In addition, the Clinical Operations Specialist II coordinates essential operational and patient care activities, including insurance verification, medication refill requests, prior authorizations, and durable medical equipment (DME) orders. The position plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and flow of medical information by organizing patient records and ensuring timely routing of messages and requests to appropriate providers and clinical staff.

Working collaboratively with Practice Managers, Clinical Coordinators, and care teams, the Clinical Operations Specialist II provides flexible, higher-level support across clinical settings, promoting continuity of care, operational efficiency, and an elevated patient experience.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Associate degree and/or graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in a hospital or medical clinic environment, including both administrative/operational support and direct patient care (e.g., Medical Assistant responsibilities), with proficiency in medical terminology and EHR systems.

Certification/Licensure:

Medical Assistant Certification is strongly preferred.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.