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Must have5
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a U.S. healthcare practice in a patient-facing administrative or virtual front desk role
Proven proficiency navigating standard EMR platforms, specifically AthenaHealth, eClinicalWorks, or NextGen
Bilingual in English and Spanish with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong working knowledge of U.S. health insurance verification, payer portals, and prior authorization workflows
Exceptional organizational ability, sharp attention to detail, and a self-motivated mindset to work independently in a fully remote environment
Skills
AthenaHealth
eClinicalWorks
NextGen
EMR
About the role
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Remote Front Desk Medical Assistant to support our client’s fast-paced Medical practice. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience in U.S. healthcare administration, excelling at front desk operations, patient scheduling, insurance verification, and obtaining prior authorizations to keep daily clinical workflows running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage high-volume inbound and outbound patient calls for appointment scheduling, follow-ups, and general practice inquiries.
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Perform real-time insurance verification to confirm coverage, eligibility, co-pays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers.
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Process, submit, and track prior authorization requests for procedures, diagnostic tests, medications, and specialist referrals.
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Navigate and update Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems accurately with patient demographics, chart notes, and administrative data.
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Coordinate patient intake by collecting registration details, medical history forms, and required consent documentation prior to visits.
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Communicate directly with insurance representatives, pharmacies, and referring provider offices to resolve coverage delays or clinical inquiries.
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Handle appointment rescheduling, cancellations, and no-show follow-ups to maintain an optimized clinic schedule.
Requirements
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Minimum of 2 years of experience in a U.S. healthcare practice in a patient-facing administrative or virtual front desk role.
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Proven proficiency navigating standard EMR platforms, specifically AthenaHealth, eClinicalWorks, or NextGen.
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Bilingual in English and Spanish with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong working knowledge of U.S. health insurance verification, payer portals, and prior authorization workflows.
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Exceptional organizational ability, sharp attention to detail, and a self-motivated mindset to work independently in a fully remote environment.
Please note that this is a full-time contractor position (40 hours per week) with a starting pay rate of $6 per hour, depending on skill set and experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with U.S Time zones.