Clinic Office Assistant — No Weekends, Growth & Benefits

Merit Health Medical Group (hub); Richland (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health Medical Group (hub) in Mississippi is seeking a Clinic Office Assistant to provide front-office support, manage patient check-in/out, and handle scheduling and payments. The role supports healthcare providers and enhances the patient experience.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years in a medical office setting, strong organization, and solid communication skills. CPT/billing knowledge and a team-focused attitude are valued. This is a full-time, on-site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a medical office, clinic, or healthcare administrative setting required

Responsibilities

• Greets and assists patients during check-in and check-out, ensuring accuracy in patient information and documentation.
• Schedules patient appointments, obtains pre-certifications, and coordinates with providers for testing, procedures, and surgeries.
• Collects time-of-service (TOS) payments, issues invoices, and processes financial transactions in compliance with clinic policies.
• Maintains and updates patient records, ensures quality control, and addresses gaps in care.
• Answers phone calls, responds to inquiries regarding clinic policies and services, and routes messages appropriately.
• Enters charges and codes invoices for billing, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Monitors and maintains office and clinic supply inventory, placing orders as needed to ensure availability of necessary materials.
• Assists in handling physician call schedules, provider reimbursements, and license renewals.
• Supports clinical staff as needed, including assisting in triage and coordinating patient referrals.
• Ensures a clean and organized work environment, following infection control and safety protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Medical terminology

Scheduling

Billing

Insurance verification

Tools

EMR software

Office software

Job description

Merit Health Medical Group (hub) in Mississippi is seeking a Clinic Office Assistant to provide front-office support, manage patient check-in/out, and handle scheduling and payments. The role supports healthcare providers and enhances the patient experience.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years in a medical office setting, strong organization, and solid communication skills. CPT/billing knowledge and a team-focused attitude are valued. This is a full-time, on-site position with growth opportunities.