Medical Assistant

Actalent • Houston, TX • 4h ago

Job Title: Medical AssistantJob Description

As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for accurately completing patient demographic and insurance information in the computer system. You will verify insurance eligibility and obtain benefit coverage for various medical procedures and admissions. Additionally, you will assist patients with scheduling and maintain necessary documentation for referrals and authorizations.

Responsibilities

Complete all fields in the patient demographic and insurance screens within the computer system accurately.

Call the patient's insurance company to verify eligibility and obtain benefit coverage for office visits, outpatient tests, surgery, and inpatient admissions.

Obtain and document referral details and modifications for specialty care and testing for patients with insurance plans requiring formal referral documentation.

Secure and document precertification/preauthorization numbers from insurance companies prior to surgical procedures and diagnostic tests.

Assist patients with scheduling new patient office visits with provider offices.

Create and distribute inpatient and outpatient service lists and manifests to surgeons.

Process claims and re-route claims to the billing department as per assigned deadlines.

Distribute The Admit List daily by 1 p.m. and identify possible patients for processing.

Correct any account errors by the assigned deadline.

Maintain communication among the physician, insurance company, and authorization status.

Achieve a minimum average of 30 authorizations per day with proven accuracy after 3 months.

Essential Skills

Minimum 2 years of experience in precertification.

Working knowledge of managed care, particularly in referrals, insurance verification, and precertification.

Proficiency in medical terminology.

Familiarity with ICD-9 and ICD-10.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and analyze trends.

Detail-oriented and strong critical thinking skills.

Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and problem solve efficiently.

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Strong desire to learn and utilize technology effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Some experience with Microsoft Office.

Flexibility to work overtime occasionally, typically when onboarding new clients.

Work Environment

This role requires 4 days in the office and 1 day remote, Monday through Friday with flexible time during the first 3 months, transitioning to 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to learn and grow within the medical and insurance fields.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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