Medical Receptionist

TEK Systems; Compton (AR); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

TEKsystems is urgently hiring a Bilingual Medical Receptionist / Referral Coordinator for a busy outpatient healthcare team in Compton, CA. The role focuses on referrals, authorizations, insurance verification, and patient support to ensure seamless access to specialty care.

Responsibilities include processing referrals, coordinating with providers and plans, obtaining authorizations, and maintaining patient records.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of referral and authorization experience is required.
• Experience working with IPA/HMO plans is preferred.
• Strong understanding of insurance processes and prior authorizations.
• Knowledge of ICD and CPT codes.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Cerner experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process specialty and diagnostic referrals.
• Coordinate appointments with outside providers, specialists, and health plans.
• Obtain and track authorizations and referral statuses.
• Communicate appointment details and provide patient education.
• Maintain accurate referral logs and patient records.
• Verify insurance coverage and demographic information.
• Follow up on outstanding referrals and required documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and insurance carriers.
• Assist with registration, scheduling, and front office responsibilities.

Skills

Referral & Authorization experience

Spanish bilingual

Customer service

Insurance workflows

Cerner experience

Tools

Cerner

Job description

URGENTLY HIRING: Bilingual Medical Receptionist | Compton, CA

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Looking for an opportunity to grow your healthcare career with a respected organization serving the local community? We are seeking a Bilingual Medical Receptionist / Referral Coordinator to join a busy outpatient healthcare team in Compton, CA.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in referrals, authorizations, insurance verification, and patient support who enjoys being a key resource for both patients and providers. You'll play an important role in ensuring patients receive the specialty care they need while helping create a seamless healthcare experience.

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Responsibilities

• Process specialty and diagnostic referrals
• Coordinate appointments with outside providers, specialists, and health plans
• Obtain and track authorizations and referral statuses
• Communicate appointment details and provide patient education
• Maintain accurate referral logs and patient records
• Verify insurance coverage and demographic information
• Follow up on outstanding referrals and required documentation
• Serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and insurance carriers
• Assist with registration, scheduling, and front office responsibilities

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Requirements

• At least 1 year of referral and authorization experience (required)
• Experience working with IPA/HMO plans
• Strong understanding of insurance processes and prior authorizations
• Knowledge of ICD and CPT codes
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Cerner experience highly preferred

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Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a well-known healthcare organization making an impact in the community
• Stable, full-time position with long-term potential
• Opportunity to build upon your referrals and authorization experience
• Collaborative healthcare environment
• Meaningful role supporting patient access to specialty care and services

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Compton, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Compton,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe, Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.