Medical Administrator
Robert Half · Lafayette, CO · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareTemporary
Contract position supporting daily administrative and patient coordination activities for a healthcare organization.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient appointments, update calendars, and help maintain an organized scheduling process for providers and clinical services.
- Review insurance details prior to visits, confirm eligibility and coverage information, and help address documentation needed for verification.
- Maintain accurate patient records in the electronic medical record system and ensure information is entered with a high level of accuracy.
- Process referral-related paperwork and support authorization activities to help facilitate timely access to ordered services.
- Communicate with patients, caregivers, and internal staff to provide administrative support and respond to routine questions in a clear and courteous manner.
- Use medical terminology appropriately when handling records, documentation, and communication related to patient care services.
- Assist with general office administration, including tracking forms, managing correspondence, and supporting day-to-day healthcare operations.
- Support hospice-related administrative workflows as needed, including record coordination and service documentation.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in a medical administrative, healthcare support, or similar office-based role.
- Working knowledge of basic medical terminology and the ability to apply it accurately in daily administrative tasks.
- Experience with medical insurance verification, including confirming coverage and obtaining required information.
- Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and confidence navigating EMR documentation workflows.
- Background in patient scheduling and coordinating appointments in a clinical or healthcare environment.
- Experience supporting referral authorization or related insurance approval processes.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools for documentation, communication, and administrative tracking.
- Prior exposure to hospice services or hospice administration is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.