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Robert Half
Medical Administrator
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What they do
A Healthcare Administrator directs and coordinates delivery of health care and medical services. Manages finances and recordkeeping and communications with medical staff. Works to improve quality and efficiency. May run smaller medical practices or work in specialized areas within large hospitals or health care systems.
$106,383 / year median in Colorado
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Administrator to support daily administrative and patient coordination activities for a healthcare organization. This is a Contract position suited for someone with experience in medical office operations, insurance-related processes, and electronic documentation. The ideal candidate will help maintain efficient front-office workflows while ensuring patients, providers, and records are managed accurately and appropriately.
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.