Medical Office Specialist Medical Job Las Vegas area,Nevada USA,Healthcare

Position: Medical Office Specialist with Medical Experience

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development

Overview

The Medical Administrative Assistant's job purpose is to answer incoming phone calls, direct calls to the appropriate extension, take messages, schedule patients for appointments, check insurance eligibility when scheduling appointments, provide coverage when needed for the Front Desk Receptionist, greet patients, check them in, and collect co-pays, communicating a positive first-impression and addressing all patients efficiently and effectively. This position is expected to uphold the mission and values established by the organization.

The Medical Administrative Assistant reports to the Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2 years of customer service experience
Effective oral and written communication skills
Highly organized
Problem solving
Exceptional patient satisfaction skills
Detail oriented
Competent in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, EHR, etc.

Role and Responsibilities

Greets all patients with a smile and in a professional manner both in person and on the phone

Always uses professional telephone etiquette

Takes detailed phone messages and enters a phone encounter into the Electronic Medical Records system

Transfers calls to the proper extension as required

Check insurance eligibility when scheduling appointments

Provides coverage for the Front Desk Receptionist

Responsible for keeping their work space clean and organized

Checks in new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information including personal and financial information

Verifies patient demographic information, takes a photo of patient, copies patient insurance card, and copies driver’s license or state issued

Ensures that all patient paperwork is completed, signed and dated

Collects co-pays, outstanding balances and provides a receipt when necessary

Facilitates patient flow by notifying the Medical Assistant involved in the patient’s care of the patient’s arrival

Works collaboratively with Providers and team members and communicates patient issues such as delays, no shows

Responds to inquiries by patients, prospective patients, and visitors in a courteous manner

Adheres to professional standards, policies, and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, OSHA and HIPAA standards

Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior

Performs other duties as assigned by the Company

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs at one time.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, responsibilities, skills and/or working conditions that are associated with this job. Activities, duties, responsibilities, skills and/or working conditions may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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