Clinic Med Office Specialist

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, OR is seeking a receptionist to provide clerical support and greet patients, visitors, and staff with professionalism in an on-site role.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, about 1 year of relevant experience or training, ICD-10 and CPT coding knowledge, and familiarity with medical terminology and computer applications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year experience or training in a similar role required.
• Experience/training in ICD-10 and CPT coding required.
• Experience/training with medical/insurance terminology required.
• Experience/training in computer applications required.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist duties and provides clerical support for office.
• Greets patients and interfaces with hospital staff, clinical staff, patients, and visitors in a professional manner.
• May be responsible for obtaining prior authorization for office referrals and applying knowledge of current clinical diagnosis and billing codes.

Skills

Service Orientation

Clerical

Confidentiality

Time Management

Team Building

Social Perceptiveness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical terminology

CPT coding

ICD-10 coding

Computer applications

Job description

Facility Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $17.87 - $26.24

Performs receptionist duties and provides clerical support for office. Greets patients and interfaces with hospital staff, clinical staff, patients, and visitors in a professional manner. May be responsible for obtaining prior authorization for office referrals and applying knowledge of current clinical diagnosis and billing codes.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Hematology & Oncology teams at Samaritan Health Services specialize in diagnosing and treating adult cancer patients using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and biological therapy as well as treating a range of hematologic conditions. We educate patients about their illness, the treatment options and provide supportive care during treatment and into survivorship.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

One (1) year experience and/or training in a position of similar responsibility and complexity required.

Experience and/or training in ICD-10 and CPT coding required.

Experience and/or training with medical/insurance terminology required.

Experience and/or training in computer applications required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Time Management- Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 - 100% of the time)

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\"-36\") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24\"-54\") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54\") 0 - 20 Lbs