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How much do mso jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for mso in California is $139,861.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,900.00 and $169,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an MSO?

An MSO (Medical Science Officer or Managed Service Organization specialist) job typically involves overseeing healthcare operations, compliance, and administrative support for medical practices or organizations. Responsibilities may include managing provider networks, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing practice efficiencies, and supporting clinical operations. MSOs play a crucial role in streamlining business functions so that healthcare providers can focus on patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an MSO?

To thrive as an MSO (Medical Science Officer or Medical Services Officer), you need a solid background in healthcare administration or medical sciences, typically supported by a relevant degree and professional experience. Familiarity with healthcare compliance systems, medical information databases, and reporting software is often required. Strong organizational skills, strategic thinking, and excellent communication are essential to excel in this position. These competencies enable MSOs to ensure smooth medical operations, uphold regulatory standards, and effectively facilitate collaboration across departments.

What are some typical challenges faced by MSOs in their day-to-day work?

MSOs often encounter challenges such as managing complex healthcare regulations, coordinating between multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring timely reporting and documentation. Balancing administrative duties with the need to stay current on industry standards requires strong time-management and attention to detail. Additionally, MSOs may navigate situations where quick decision-making and conflict resolution are necessary to maintain smooth operations. Overcoming these challenges helps MSOs contribute to efficient healthcare delivery and regulatory compliance.

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Infographic showing various Mso job openings in California as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $139,861 per year, or $67.2 per hour.

CLAIMS EXAMINER I MSO

Burlingame, CA • On-site

North East Medical Services
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about North East Medical Servicesexternal

$38/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform daily examination, auditing, and adjudication of professional claims based on established criteria and guidelines.

  • Identify processing errors, claims payment errors, and system flaws, and communicate corrections to relevant teams.

  • Respond to provider inquiries related to claims adjudication, denial, and payment status, and handle member billed issues.

Job description

The Claims Examiner is responsible for the daily review, audit, examination, investigation and adjudication of professional claims. Must exceed qualitative standard and meet quantitative production standard. Assist Claims Supervisor with health plan delegation oversight audits, MSO management reports, and other special projects as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Perform the daily examination, auditing and adjudication activities to submitted professional claims based on established utilization criteria, Medi-Cal and/or Medicare guidelines, member's Evidence of Benefit, and policies and procedures outlined in the MSO Claims Manual.
  • Must meet quantitative production standard of 750 claims per week.
  • Provides feedback on testing system upgrades and enhancements.
  • Responsible for the daily review of simple pre-payment claims reports. Identify processing errors and make corrections prior to the weekly FFS payment cycle.
  • Identify NEMS in-house billing errors and communicate with MSO Claims Supervisor and NEMS Billing Manager for correction.
  • Identify claims payment errors and/or system configuration flaws during day-to-day operation, report to department manager/supervisor and MSO System Configuration team to correct/resolve them.
  • Respond to first-level provider inquiries related to claims adjudication, denial and payment status and handle member billed issues when arise.
  • Assist in all pre and post audit activities for health plan's delegation oversight audits.
  • Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor and NEMS Management Team.

  • Completion of a 2-year degree from an accredited University, may be substituted with relevant work experience in healthcare medical claims processing and examination field.
  • Two years' experience in health insurance claims processing, examination, and adjudication preferred.
  • Excellent data entry skills required.
  • Working knowledge of managed care and/or healthcare claim reimbursement or medical billing in Medi-Cal and Medicare Advantage program preferred.
  • Working knowledge of State/Federal healthcare compliance requirements (HIPAA, AB1455, and ICE standards), particularly DHCS/Medi-Cal and/or CMS/Medicare guidelines preferred.
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology, standard code sets, and claim forms preferred.
  • Strong English communication skills with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to self-manage in a detail-oriented environment.
  • Ability to operate PC based software programs or automated database management systems preferred.
  • Good organization and prioritization skills, outstanding in time management.

LANGUAGE:
  • Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.
  • Fluent in other languages are an asset.

STATUS:
  • This is an FLSA NON-exempt position.
  • This is not an OSHA high-risk position.
  • This is a Full Time position.

NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
NEMS BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).

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