Benefits-Eligible Medical Front Desk Specialist

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Dental and vision

Job summary

Advocate Health's Rome facility is seeking a Front Office Assistant for our John Davenport Family Medicine practice. The role supports the business side with clerical tasks, phone management, scheduling, and filing, ensuring smooth patient flow and accurate record keeping.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, with medical office experience and knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9/CPT coding. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two year post-secondary course for medical office assistant preferred.
• Prior front desk experience in a medical office is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9/CPT coding is required.
• Accurate typing and filing skills required.
• Experience with medical office information systems and electronic billing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical functions for the medical practice's business side.
• Handle telephone duties and scheduling tasks.
• Maintain filing, copying, and related office duties.

Skills

Front desk responsibilities

Medical terminology

ICD-9/CPT coding

Typing and filing

Medical office systems

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical office assistant coursework (2-year)

Tools

Electronic billing

Job description

Advocate Health's Rome facility is seeking a Front Office Assistant for our John Davenport Family Medicine practice. The role supports the business side with clerical tasks, phone management, scheduling, and filing, ensuring smooth patient flow and accurate record keeping.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, with medical office experience and knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9/CPT coding. Strong communication skills are essential.