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Bilingual Front Office Medical AssistantLocation: Visalia, CAPay: $22.00/hour DOESchedule: Monday – Friday | 7:30/8:00 AM – 5:00 PMJob Summary: We are seeking an experienced Bilingual Front Office Medical Assistant to support a busy medical office in Visalia. This position will assist with front-office patient services while also handling prior authorizations, insurance verification, referrals, and related documentation.The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of medical office experience, including direct experience with medical insurance authorizations and payer requirements. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines in a fast-paced environment are essential.Essential Job Functions:Obtain and process prior authorizations, referrals, and related documentation for assigned services.Verify patient insurance eligibility, benefits, and coverage requirements with commercial and/or government payers.Submit authorization requests through payer portals, fax, email, or other approved methods.Track authorization status and follow up with payers to ensure timely approvals and address denials.Review authorization requests for completeness and accuracy and identify missing documentation.Utilize payer portals and/or authorization management systems.Welcome patients, visitors, physicians, and staff in a friendly and professional manner.Schedule and reschedule patient appointments as needed.Complete patient check-in and check-out.Update patient demographics and information within the EMR system.Answer phone calls and respond to voicemail messages and patient inquiries.Call or fax orders approved by physicians.Collect copays, deductibles, and outstanding patient balances.Maintain accurate documentation and provide excellent patient service.Requirements:2+ years of medical office experience2+ years of experience with medical insurance authorizationsHigh School Diploma or equivalentMedical Assistant certification from an accredited programBilingual in Spanish requiredStrong knowledge of prior authorization workflows, insurance verification, eligibility, benefits, and payer requirementsExperience using payer portals and/or authorization management systemsStrong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple requests in a fast-paced environmentClear verbal and written communication skillsAbility to meet authorization timelines and productivity expectationsKnowledge of Synapse preferred, but not requiredIf you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through our website or call to connect with a recruiter today! INDHP
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