
Medical Administrative Assistant
Rising Medical Solutions
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $18 - $23 per hour
About the role
- Manage and/or assign files to appropriate staff members and initiate appropriate verbal and/or written contacts with employers, clients, claimants, and medical providers.
- Set up files in all appropriate systems; assign files, when applicable, to the nurse
- Facilitate and schedule appointments as needed, and keep the Telephonic Nurse Case Manager (TCM), clients, claimants, providers, and employers informed verbally and/or in writing of any changes, delays, updates, or problems
- Maintain appropriate electronic and paper files
- Obtain authorization for medical release of information from the adjuster, as necessary, for records acquisition
- Interface with a variety of inter-disciplinary providers (e.g., PT, diagnostic, psychology, etc.)
- Identify, maintain, and update participating providers
- Utilize Share Point tool for evaluating case risk, and input all activities (including verbal and written discussions) into the Ultimate database and customer/client system
- Answer incoming calls, and direct the call appropriately
- Process all documents using computer, copier, and scanner
- Search and copy the appropriate internal criteria guidelines, when appropriate
- Screen all re-open files (subsequent URs) to determine duplicate requests, vs. an appeal request that is beyond the allotted timeframe, vs. a reconsideration, vs. a new UR
- Basic invoicing
- Continually improve job skills and knowledge of all company products and services as well as customer issues and needs, through ongoing training and self-directed research.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Requirements
- Experience in any of the following disciplines a plus – CNA, Medical Assistant, Physical Therapy Aide, Workers’ Compensation, Medical Unit Claims Administrator, IME Coordinator, Medical Office Manager
- Experience with workers' compensation or disability (a plus!)
- Strong computer and internet skills (will work with programs including MS Word, Outlook, and Excel)
- Basic knowledge of/ability to read medical reports, or enthusiastic about learning medical terminology
- The ability to research evidence-based guidelines
- Proficient verbal/telephone and written communication skills
- A high level of efficiency, ability to maintain rapid workflow
- An aptitude for learning, organization skills and the ability to follow systems and procedures
- A time-management mindset, along with planning, and prioritization skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- The ability to express empathy with injured and/or disabled people
- Deductive reasoning and think outside the box for creative solutions
- Independent thinking & problem-solving experience
- A bachelor’s degree, Associate's/Certification, or equivalent professional experience
- A customer service mindset
Benefits
- Pay Range: $18-23.00
- Health insurance (4 different plans to choose from)
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- 401(k)
- Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance (paid by the company)
- Voluntary Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Rise Well Wellness Program
- Professional Development Reimbursement Program (PDRP)
- You will be part of our new Elevate program designed to recognize and reward employees for their hard work
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Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
medical terminologyinvoicingcase managementevidence-based guidelinesmedical report analysisworkflow managementfile managementauthorization processingdata entryproblem-solving
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillstime managementindependent thinkingempathydeductive reasoningteamworkadaptabilityplanningprioritization
Certifications
CNAMedical AssistantPhysical Therapy AideWorkers’ Compensation certificationMedical Unit Claims Administrator certificationIME Coordinator certificationMedical Office Manager certificationAssociate's degreeBachelor's degreeprofessional certification