Healthcare Administrative Assistant

Healthcare Support Staffing; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,108; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare staffing firm is seeking an experienced Healthcare Administrative Assistant in Tempe, Arizona. The role involves initiating authorization requests, managing claims inquiries, and promoting member compliance. Candidates should have 2-3 years of healthcare experience, a GED or HS Diploma, and good computer skills, particularly in Excel. The position offers competitive compensation of $16-$17.50 per hour, along with opportunities to grow within a prestigious healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of healthcare experience, preferably in managed care or a physician's office.
• Clear speech communication skills.
• Proficient in computer skills, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Initiate authorization requests for services while maintaining PHI integrity.
• Research claims inquiries specific to departmental responsibilities.
• Attend ongoing training and in-services as directed.
• Verify appointments and obtain lab results to promote member compliance.
• Screen for eligibility and benefits, and refer members to Member Services.
• Manage phone queues and screen members for CM assessment.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Computer skills (Excel)

Clear speech

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Job description

HealthCare Support Staffing, Inc. (HSS), is a proven industry-leading national healthcare recruiting and staffing firm. HSS has a proven history of placing talented healthcare professionals in clinical and non-clinical positions with some of the largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities including: Fortune 100 Health Plans, Mail Order Pharmacies, Medical Billing Centers, Hospitals, Laboratories, Surgery Centers, Private Practices, and many other healthcare facilities throughout the United States. HealthCare Support Staffing maintains strong relationships with top providers in healthcare and can assure healthcare professionals they will receive fast access to great career opportunities that best fit their expertise. Connect with one of our Professional Recruiting Consultants today to see how a conversation can turn into a long-lasting and rewarding career!

Job Description

• Initiate authorization requests for output or input services in keeping with the prior authorization list. Maintain integrity of PHI. Maintain working relationships with other departments.
• Research claims inquiry specific to the department and responsibility.
• Attend ongoing training and in-services as directed.
• Perform tasks necessary to promote member compliance such as verifying appointments, obtaining lab results. Assess and monitor inpatient census.
• Screen for eligibility and benefits. Identify members without a PCP and refer to Member Service
• Answers phone queues and faxes within established standards. Screen members by priority for CM assessment.

Compensation: $16-$17.50/h

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of healthcare experience (preferred managed care or physician’s office, but will accept many healthcare backgrounds)
• Must have GED or HS Diploma (add to resume)
• Must have clear speech
• Need good computer skills, especially Excel

Additional Information

Interested in being considered?

If you are interested in being considered for the Healthcare Administrative Assistantposition, please contact Nader at 407.478.0332 Ext 234