Job Overview

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Mental Health Medical Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day administrative and billing operations of a mental health practice. This role is ideal for someone with healthcare administration experience who is comfortable working with insurance companies, patient records, scheduling, and medical billing. You’ll serve as a key administrative support partner for the practice, helping manage the billing, authorization, scheduling, and insurance processes from start to finish to reduce the administrative workload for the clinical team while ensuring patient cases and payments are handled accurately and efficiently. This is an opportunity to become a long-term, integrated member of the practice team and play an important role in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM EST, with 1 hour unpaid break (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities:

• Process and submit prior authorizations to help ensure timely patient care
• Manage patient scheduling and coordinate appointments
• Handle medical billing, including claim submissions and payment tracking
• Contact insurance companies to verify coverage and follow up on outstanding claims
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation
• Follow up proactively on claims and authorizations to prevent delays and missed payments
• Provide reliable administrative support to help keep the practice running smoothly

Requirements:

• Previous experience in healthcare, medical administration, or a similar role
• Experience with insurance verification, prior authorizations, and medical claims
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple patient cases
• Strong attention to detail, especially when handling medical and billing information
• Professional and compassionate approach when communicating with patients and insurance providers

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.