Medical Office Specialist - Per Diem
Listed on 2026-01-07
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Medical Receptionist, Medical Office
About Us
A Plus Urgent Care proudly services a broad and diverse choice of communities in which to live, work and play. Our urgent care and primary care practices offer challenging opportunities to physicians, nurse practitioners, medical assistants and other vital staff members, with practices in Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee and Lake Elsinore. APLUS Urgent Care is part of Southwest Healthcare, a comprehensive network of care with convenient hospital and ambulatory care/outpatient locations serving the Southern California community.
Job SummaryWe are currently seeking a Per Diem Medical Office Specialist for our Lake Elsinore location. This position is responsible for overall functioning of the medical office. Duties include but not limited to:
- Maintains a cordial and courteous relationship with patients. Always greets patients with a smile.
- Schedule, cancel and reschedule patient visits based on established guidelines.
- Check in / check out process. Assists providers to stay on schedule. Alerts patients of delays.
- Insurance authorizations. Ensures that all patient charts are prepared with the utmost accuracy.
- Reviews patient registration forms for accuracy.
- Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced environment.
- Must attend mandatory meetings.
Experience/Training:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. One (1) year administrative medical office experience required. Medical Terminology and basic mathematical calculations, basic computer knowledge required.
- Knowledge of medical clinic functions (scheduling, billing, insurance verifications and authorizations, ICD9 and CPT4 coding, patient procedures, medical records) preferred.
- Current BLS/CPR certification required.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Proficient in using office equipment such as fax machine, copier and telephone system.
- Works in a well-lighted, OSHA Standard environment.
- May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
- Occasionally subject to irregular hours.
- May be required to wear personal protective equipment as necessary.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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