What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical office front position at Iredell Health System?
Description
The Medical Office Assistant will provide firsthand customer service to patients and visitors. The duties are to provide clerical support such as patient check-in / out, scheduling, referrals, insurance verification, filing, and medical record entries.
- Transcript of patient records
- Patient Billing
- Processing insurance claims
- Scheduling appointments
- Verifying patient insurance
- Schedule : M-F 8a-5p (PRN)
- Locations : Floats between multiple locations. Mileage reimbursed for mileage between practices.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required. Medical Office Assistant degree preferred.
- One year of professional experience in a healthcare practice setting is preferred or the candidate must show aptitude to learn medical best practices and use of electronic medical records.
- Ability to provide business office procedures, accurate grammar, spelling, and punctuation to accurately process patient information.
Positive attitude, maturity, professionalism, dedication, flexibility, and customer service skills required.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to exercise skills in the areas of initiative, problem-solving, decision-making, and multi-tasking. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
- Knowledge of organization policies, regulations, and common safety hazard precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- The individual must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to serve, without prejudice or judgment, clients with differing lifestyles, race, economic status, age, or religious affiliation
- Current CPR certification or willing to complete within 30 days of hire.
- Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
Last updated : 2024-07-21