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Medical Assistant, Care Coordination

Teladoc Health
United States
Dec 31, 2024

Teladoc Health is a global, whole person care company made up of a diverse community of people dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience. As an employee, you're empowered to show up every day as your most authentic self and be a part of something bigger - thriving both personally and professionally. Together, let's empower people everywhere to live their healthiest lives.

Summary of Position

The Medical Assistant (MA), Care Coordination plays an integral role in ensuring superior care of members treated through Teladoc. The MA will apply professional knowledge and clinical skill in supporting Teladoc members and the interdisciplinary care team for post-visit or post-hospitalization support. Through communication with both internal and external parties, the MA contributes to products and services that relate to the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective virtual care to Teladoc Health patients.

Please note the schedule for this role is Monday-Friday, 10:30am-7pm. This team also works the following Teladoc observed holidays: Columbus Day, Veterans Day, and the day after Thanksgiving.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional service to members, providers, care team members and external facilities representing Teladoc in a professional and courteous manner through a variety of communication channels including written, telephone, and video. (50%)

Manage daily assignment to meet department-specific performance metrics by applying professional knowledge to support the Care Coordination team for any care management needs (post-visit or post-hospitalization) which may include: (50%)

  • Triage and prioritize case volumes
  • Scheduling internal and external appointments
  • Process referrals and prior authorizations in a timely, thorough manner for members
  • Medical records collection from external facilities
  • Review intake records for completeness
  • Obtaining and documenting members' medical history and biometric screening data
  • Ensure that patient's EHR is up to date with information on specialist consults, hospitalizations and/or procedures related to their health
  • Transfer of information to the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
  • Maintain detailed and accurate case documentation in the electronic health record
  • Identifying and communicating community resources and preventative health opportunities to members
  • Coordination of services and/or equipment for members' home use
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all applicable regulations, including HIPAA.
  • Communicate with patient and other health care team members to ensure delivery of high-value care
  • Other duties as assigned

Clinical Duties include:

  • Identify preventative measures and utilize community resources to execute high value care
  • Take patient's full history including medications and document biometric screenings
  • Support the nursing and referral team with care management needs
  • Help patients by providing information, services and assistance
  • Other duties as assigned

The time spent on each responsibility reflects an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Qualifications Expected for Position

  • Please note the schedule for this role is Monday-Friday, 10:30am-7pm. This team also works the following Teladoc observed holidays: Columbus Day, Veterans Day, and the day after Thanksgiving.
  • Active Medical Assistant Certification required
  • 2+ years of college
  • 2+ years Medical Assistant experience
  • Customer service experience required
  • LPN/LVN, nursing student training helpful
  • EHR experience preferred
  • Proficient computer skills, specifically with Microsoft software
  • Virtual work experience with video conferencing
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team
  • Ability to receive work instruction and maintain department productivity standards
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Strong time management and organizational skills, with ability to effectively manage multiple, competing priorities
  • Possess high degree of computer literacy and ability to manage multiple systems, including Microsoft software and video calls.
  • Ability to learn new procedures processes and adapt to changes in working environment
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced work environment in a growing company
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

The above qualifications, knowledge, experience, and/or background are expected but not required for this role.

Required license or credential needed to perform job:

  • Licensing will be validated on an ongoing basis, including an active and in good-standing license number. The license number will also be required at the time of a job offer.
  • One of the following credentials, active and in good standing, is required:
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) issued by American Association of Medical Assistants
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) issued by National Healthcare Association
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) issued by American Medical Technologists
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) issued by the National Center for Competency Training)

The below qualifications, knowledge, experience, and/or background are required for this role.

  • High school diploma required
  • Customer service experience in a health care setting required

Work Environment

Office Remote Hybrid (Office & Remote)

Travel: 10%

Travel percentage reflects an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business needs.

The base salary range for this position is $21 - 24/ hourly.In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and benefits (subject to eligibility requirements) listed here: Teladoc Health Benefits 2025 .Total compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to, type of position, location, education level, work experience, and certifications.This information is applicable for all full-time positions.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Teladoc Health will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual in line with company policy.

About Us

Teladoc Health is the global virtual care leader, offering the only comprehensive virtual care solution spanning telehealth, expert medical, and licensed platform services. Teladoc Health serves the world's leading insurers, employers, and health systems and helps millions of people around the world resolve their healthcare needs with confidence.

Job Description Acknowledgment

This job description is a general overview of nature and level of work performed by employees with this job designation It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of this position. Management reserves the right to add, delete, and/or modify any of the job duties or requirements at any time. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above job description. By signing this job description, I understand the duties that are expected of me.

Why Join Teladoc Health?

A New Category in Healthcare: Teladoc Health is transforming the healthcare experience and empowering people everywhere to live healthier lives.

Our Work Truly Matters: Recognized as the world leader in whole-person virtual care, Teladoc Health uses proprietary health signals and personalized interactions to drive better health outcomes across the full continuum of care, at every stage in a person's health journey.

Make an Impact: In more than 175 countries and ranked Best in KLAS for Virtual Care Platforms in 2020, Teladoc Health leverages more than a decade of expertise and data-driven insights to meet the growing virtual care needs of consumers and healthcare professionals.

Focus on PEOPLE: Teladoc Health has been recognized as a top employer by numerous media and professional organizations. Talented, passionate individuals make the difference, in this fast-moving, collaborative, and inspiring environment.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Teladoc Health we believe that personal and professional diversity is the key to innovation. We hire based solely on your strengths and qualifications, and the way in which those strengths can directly contribute to your success in your new position.

Growth and Innovation: We've already made healthcare yet remain on the threshold of very big things. Come grow with us and support our mission to make a tangible difference in the lives of our Members.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never have and never will discriminate against any job candidate or employee due to age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, membership in an employee organization, medical condition, family history, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status or pregnancy.

Teladoc Health respects your privacy and is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal information. In furtherance of your employment relationship with Teladoc Health, we collect personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws, including but not limited to, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Personal information is defined as: Any information or set of information relating to you, including (a) all information that identifies you or could reasonably be used to identify you, and (b) all information that any applicable law treats as personal information. Teladoc Health's Notice of Privacy Practices for U.S. Employees' Personal information is available at this link.

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