Medical Administrative Assistant
Our client seeking a detail-oriented Medical Administrative Assistant with prior experience in handling authorizations and pre-certifications for surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will be proficient in insurance verification, scheduling, and possess strong administrative and organizational skills to support our doctors and patients.
Key Responsibilities :
- Process and manage prior authorizations and pre-certifications for surgeries.
- Verify patient insurance coverage, benefits, and coordinate with payers to assure approvals for scheduled treatments.
- Schedule patient appointments, surgeries, and follow-ups, ensuring efficient workflow and accurate calendar management.
- Communicate effectively with patients, insurance companies, medical providers, and other clinic staff.
- Maintain detailed and accurate patient records in compliance with HIPAA and clinic policies.
- Prepare and submit documentation required for insurance claims and authorizations.
- Provide general administrative support including phone coverage, patient check-in / check-out, filing, faxing, and office correspondence.
- Assist with billing inquiries and act as a liaison between patients and the billing department to resolve issues promptly.
- Support neurosurgeons and clinical staff with logistics and necessary paperwork for pre- and post-surgical processes.
Requirements
Required Qualifications :
Previous experience in a medical administrative role, ideally supporting a surgical or specialty clinic.Demonstrated expertise in prior authorizations and pre-certifications for surgical procedures.Hands-on experience with insurance verification and benefits coordination.Strong scheduling, time management, and multitasking skills.Proficiency with medical practice management software and electronic health records (EHR).Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational abilities.Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality standards.Preferred Skills :
Experience in neurological, orthopedic, or other specialty surgery clinic environments.Knowledge of major payers and insurance portals.