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 an Administrative Coordinator to manage administrative tasks, especially focusing on prior authorizations, referrals, and communications with insurance companies and pharmacies. The position requires skills in managing patient follow-ups, retrieving medical records, and liaising with doctors and medical staff, particularly in a rheumatology specialty setting.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Handle prior authorizations and communicate with insurance companies and pharmacies.
• Manage referrals and patient follow-ups, informing them of necessary steps post-appointments.
• Work with medical records, contacting other doctors when necessary for history retrieval.
• Communicate denials of medications to the doctor and follow up with pharmacies.
• Utilize systems like EPIC for efficient prior authorization processes.
• Support a rheumatology specialty and work closely with one MD.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in prior authorizations and referrals.
• Preferred experience with EPIC EMR systems.

Skills

• Technical skills with prior authorization systems and EMR software.
• Excellent communication skills for patient interaction and coordination with medical staff.
• Strong organizational skills for managing patient records and follow-ups.

Schedule / Shift

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

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.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

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.

^*As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.