Medical Legal Assistant

A national plaintiffs' law firm that focuses exclusively on representing victims of mesothelioma is hiring for a MEDICAL LEGAL ASSISTANT to work on a DIRECT HIRE basis, full-time. With offices across the country and rapidly growing teams, we are dedicated to maximizing the recovery of our deserving clients.

Our DOWNTOWN St. Louis, Missouri, office is seeking to hire a Legal Assistant to support our Medical team. We are looking for energetic, driven, detail-oriented people for this full-time, on-site position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·Prepare correspondence and HIPAA-compliant authorizations to healthcare providers for the purpose of obtaining protected healthcare information;

·Communication with healthcare providers;

·Processing of incoming protected healthcare information such as medical records and itemized billing statements, which includes scanning, saving, and reviewing for relevant information;

·Completion of assignments on a deadline.

Qualifications:

·Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook;

·Proficiency or moderate experience with Adobe Acrobat;

·Typing ability, preferred average of at least 65 WPM;

·Highly effective communication skills and phone experience;

·Highly effective organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize;

·Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, ability to work individually and as part of a team, and desire to succeed;

·Ability to maintain confidential and protected healthcare information.

Skills Desired (but not required):

·1+ years as a legal assistant or in a legal setting;

·Legal client database experience;

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