Medical Assistant- Telephonic

Healthcare Support Staffing; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

A healthcare recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant in Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves handling member calls, coordinating services, and managing patient eligibility. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of healthcare experience and be computer savvy. The position offers a competitive salary of $15-$17/hr, alongside excellent benefits in a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of healthcare experience in managed care, hospital, or physician’s office.
• Must be computer savvy.

Responsibilities

• Take calls from members and set them up in the program.
• Initiate authorization requests for services.
• Verify appointments and obtain lab results.
• Screen for eligibility and benefits.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

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

Are you an experienced Medical Assistant looking for a new opportunity with a prestigious healthcare company? Do you want the chance to advance your career by joining a rapidly growing company? If you answered “yes\" to any of these questions – this is the position for you!

Daily Responsibilities:

• Take calls from members and set them up in the program and coordinate/transfer them to case managers.
• Will be working on the computer all day (some phones) setting up cases in the system so that the Case Managers/Service Coordinators can start working on
• Initiate authorization requests for output or input services in keeping with the prior authorization list. Research claims inquiry specific to the department and responsibility.
• 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 Services. Screen members by priority for case management (CM) assessment. Perform transition of care duties to include but not limited to, contact the member’s attending physician, member or medical power of attorney, other medical providers (home health agencies, equipment vendors) for information pertaining to special needs.
• Coordinate services with community based organizations. Attend marketing and outreach meetings as directed to represent the plan. Produces and mails routine CM letters and program educational material.
• Data enter assessments and authorizations into the system.

Hours for this Position: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Advantages of this Opportunity:

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on relevant experience ($15-$17/hr.)
• Benefits offered, Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Fun and positive work environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of healthcare experience in managed care, hospital, or physician’s office (any sort of medical admin experience, coordinator, or medical assistant)
• computer savvy
• HS diploma or GED

Additional Information

Interested in being considered?

If you are interested in applying to this position, please contact Sheena Lagaylay @ 407-965-2843 and click the Green I’m Interested Button to email your resume.