You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Administrative Assistant / Authorization Representative to support the team with administrative duties and manage the authorization process for services. This hybrid role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information with accuracy and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer and route phone calls, take messages, and greet visitors
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and maintain calendars
• Prepare, edit, and maintain correspondence, reports, and other documents
• Maintain filing systems (physical and digital) and manage office supplies
• Perform data entry and support other departments with administrative needs

Authorization Duties

• Obtain prior authorizations for services, procedures, and medications as required by insurance carriers
• Verify patient insurance coverage and eligibility
• Communicate with insurance companies, patients, and providers to ensure accurate and timely authorizations
• Track and follow up on pending authorizations and update internal systems accordingly
• Document all communication and outcomes related to the authorization process
• Work closely with billing and clinical staff to resolve authorization issues

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.