This is a remote position.
Schedule:
- Part-time, flexible schedule within business hours (9 AM to 6 PM) (9:00 PM to 6:00 AM PHT)
- Monday to Friday
- Flexible hours, up to 20 hours
Client Timezone: Virginia
Client Overview
Join a thriving psychology practice that’s making a real difference in people’s lives. This growing mental health clinic is dedicated to providing top-notch care to patients while maintaining a supportive and efficient work environment. With a lead psychologist and a team of part-time clinicians, the practice is poised for expansion and seeking a key team member to support its operations.
Job Description
As a Medical Administrative Assistant, you’ll be the linchpin of our psychology practice, ensuring smooth operations and freeing up our clinicians to focus on patient care. You’ll manage a diverse array of tasks, from scheduling and insurance verification to file management and light patient contact. This role offers a unique blend of administrative and healthcare-related responsibilities, providing an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in the mental health field. With the potential to grow into a full-time position, this role is perfect for someone looking to build a career in healthcare administration.
Responsibilities
- Manage schedules for the lead psychologist and part-time clinicians, ensuring optimal time management
- Handle medical billing tasks, including insurance claim processing and follow-ups on denials
- Conduct monthly insurance verifications to ensure smooth patient care and billing processes
- Complete various administrative duties, such as form filling and patient information management
- Maintain and organize files within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, ensuring HIPAA compliance
- Assist with minor report writing and data entry in the EHR system
- Provide light patient contact, addressing basic inquiries and scheduling needs
Requirements
- Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office suite or equivalent
- Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and commitment to maintaining patient privacy
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic understanding of medical billing processes and insurance claims
- Ability to work 20 hours per week, with flexibility to adjust schedule as needed
- Potential interest in transitioning to a full-time role in the future as the practice grows
Independent Contractor Perks
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Steady freelance job
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