Data entry
- Pleasanton, CA, United States
$23 to $25 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $23 to $25 USD / hour
- Apply by
- Experience
- At least 2 years of experience in a medical administrative or medical assistant role.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Administrator to support daily front-office and clinical coordination activities for a healthcare team in Pleasanton, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can balance patient-facing service with accurate administrative work in a fast-paced medical setting. The role focuses on keeping scheduling, insurance review, and patient flow organized while helping maintain reliable documentation and communication across the office.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate patient visit calendars by arranging, confirming, and adjusting appointments as needed.
- Review coverage details and confirm active insurance benefits before scheduled services.
- Secure required pre-service approvals by working with payers and completing authorization requests.
- Welcome patients upon arrival, manage registration steps, and support an efficient checkout process.
- Prepare patients for visits by escorting them to exam areas and capturing vital signs accurately.
- Maintain electronic health records and update charts to ensure information is complete and current.
- Respond to incoming calls professionally, answer routine questions, and direct issues to the appropriate staff.
- Assist with billing-related administrative tasks and provide support for other office duties as assigned.
- At least 2 years of experience in a medical administrative or medical assistant role.
- Hands-on familiarity with EHR systems and general computer applications used in healthcare offices.
- Experience with appointment coordination, insurance verification, and prior authorization processing.
- Ability to manage patient check-in and check-out activities with accuracy and professionalism.
- Comfortable handling inbound calls and communicating clearly with patients, providers, and payers.
- Working knowledge of medical billing support, claims-related processes, and chart documentation.
- Spanish language skills are preferred for supporting a diverse patient population.