Medical Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Atlantic Group has partnered with a growing medical center in the Astoria, Queens. They have an immediate need for a Medical Administrative Assistant to join their team. This position is a full-time contract role with the opportunity to become permanent based on performance.

 

Allergy Administrative Assistant/Authorization Specialist

Allergy Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to other medical personnel. Administrative Assistant support day-to-day operations by performing administrative tasks and ensuring high quality customer service for our patients.

 

Schedule: Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5PM

 

Requirements:

• Obtain, review and input insurance authorization and referrals prior to patient services

• Monitor and track patient authorizations

• Inform offices of status of authorizations including expired dates

• Work with patients to educate them on their benefits information

O Explain to patients why some services are covered and some are not

O Help patients understand deductibles, co-insurance and copays

• Accept, handle, and process incoming patient telephone inquiries using appropriate customer service skills, clarify and validate patient inquiries, questions or complaints

• Enter data in the Electronic Health Records

• Act as a liaison between the patients, physicians, insurance companies & specialty pharmacies

• Assist office with tasks and patient calls

• Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications:

• At least one or two years working in a healthcare or billing setting strongly preferred

• Working knowledge of medical terminology, CPT codes and ICD-10 a plus

• Experience working with insurance companies

• Knowledge of different types of coverage and policies

• Strong computer, data entry skills

• Empathy and compassion to give support to patients

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Customer service skills and telephone etiquette

• High school diploma or GED

• Professional demeanor and appearance

 

Note: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 3 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.

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