Clinic Front Desk & Patient Coordinator

South Texas Health System Clinics; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Job summary

South Texas Health System Clinics is seeking a Medical Office Specialist to provide front desk coverage for our family medicine practice. You will register patients, check them in, collect co-pays, schedule appointments, bill patients, and scan records into the EMR while maintaining confidentiality and a calm, professional demeanor.

The role requires medical terminology knowledge, strong organization and communication skills, and flexibility to handle interruptions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited MOA/Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Medical Office Assistant certificate or MA experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology required.
• Experience with patient check-in/check-out per clinic protocol.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities including registration, check-in, check-out, co-pays, and scheduling per provider guidelines; assists with exams and charting as needed.
• Performs clerical duties such as obtaining records, processing referrals, verifying insurance, and managing patient charts to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MOA/Medical Assistant training

MA certification (preferred)

Tools

EMR system experience

Job description

South Texas Health System Clinics is seeking a Medical Office Specialist to provide front desk coverage for our family medicine practice. You will register patients, check them in, collect co-pays, schedule appointments, bill patients, and scan records into the EMR while maintaining confidentiality and a calm, professional demeanor.

The role requires medical terminology knowledge, strong organization and communication skills, and flexibility to handle interruptions.