A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
Medical Administrative Assistant Cargo Convoy Inc Pomona, CA Job Details Contract $23 - $25 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications Health insurance authorizations In-person patient registration Record keeping Medical documentation Medicare Accounts receivable management Medical insurance coverage verification Medical scheduling High school diploma or
GED ICD-10
Medicare regulations Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding Data entry Data interpretation Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) billing regulations Medical explanation of benefits reviews Medicaid regulations Medical claims submission Medicaid Health information management Productivity software Managing patient records Hospital experience DRG Full Job Description Job title:
Medical Administrative Assistant Location:
1798 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91767
Duration:
13+ weeks with the possibility of extension Working hours: Day 5x8-Hour (07:00 - 15:30)
Required Experience:
Patient Registration, Insurance Verification, Authorization Processing, Data Entry, EHR/EMR Systems, Appointment Scheduling, Customer Service, Front Desk Operations, Medical Records Management Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Patient Account Representative to join our Hospital Business Office team. The ideal candidate will have experience in hospital accounts receivable, facility billing, medical collections, and insurance follow-up. This role is responsible for managing outstanding hospital claims, resolving payment issues, appealing denials, and ensuring timely reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid/Medi-Cal, and commercial insurance payers.
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required. 1-3 years of experience in hospital accounts receivable, medical collections, insurance follow-up, or healthcare collections. Experience with UB-04 (Institutional/Facility) billing and claims follow-up. Knowledge of hospital billing processes, CPT, ICD-10, and DRG reimbursement. Familiarity with Medicare, Medi-Cal/Medicaid, and commercial payer guidelines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and hospital billing/account receivable systems. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Review hospital accounts receivable aging reports and prioritize collection activities. Perform insurance follow-up on institutional (UB-04) facility claims across all lines of business. Contact insurance carriers to resolve outstanding balances, payment delays, and claim issues. Investigate denied or underpaid claims and submit appeals to maximize reimbursement. Analyze claim denials, payment variances, and reimbursement discrepancies. Verify patient insurance eligibility through insurance portals and payer websites. Communicate with insurance customer service representatives to resolve claim issues efficiently. Coordinate with billing, coding, and other internal departments to resolve account discrepancies. Accurately document all collection and follow-up activities in the hospital billing system. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, hospital policies, and applicable federal and state regulations. Meet departmental productivity, quality, and collection goals.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with facility billing and institutional claims processing. Strong understanding of healthcare reimbursement methodologies. Ability to interpret Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and Remittance Advices (ERAs). Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Experience working in a fast-paced hospital revenue cycle environment.
