Front Office Specialist & Medical Assistant - Optional

TriHealth; Oxford, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking a Front Office Specialist / Medical Assistant for the MHMH MSUN Priority Care in Oxford, OH. This PRN role is cross-trained to perform duties in both front and back office to enhance efficiency and continuity of care.

Responsibilities include documenting care, triaging calls, checking in patients, taking vitals, EKGs, charging entries, filing records, and assisting with procedures while protecting patient privacy.

Qualifications

• High School Degree is required.
• Registration experience required.
• Check in triage experience.
• Vitals collection experience.
• Charge entry responsibilities.
• EKG proficiency preferred.
• Filing and Medical Records handling.
• 1–2 years in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Accurately documents all care and actions in the patient’s medical record and supports QA processes.
• Analyze daily fast claim reports, coordinate information with billing, and schedule next visit at checkout.
• Triage patient calls and direct to appropriate disposition; notify physician for emergencies; protect patient privacy.
• Manage front office tasks: collect co-pays, process payments, register demographics, notify patients of balances, and copy insurance cards.
• Assist with medical procedures on adults and children; record vitals and annual competencies; maintain patient privacy and record privacy.
• Handle patient complaints and escalate to manager as needed.

Skills

Registration

Check‑in triage

Vital signs

EKG

Charge entry

Medical Records

Education

High School Degree

Job description

At TriHealth, FOS/Medical Assistants make a meaningful impact every day.

We’re committed to creating an exceptional place to work and receive care—one built on strong values, teamwork, and respect. Here, you’ll be supported by a compassionate community, grow your clinical skills, and contribute to high‑quality patient care in a trusted health system.

Join us and be part of a team that leads with purpose, supports your development, and stays true to the values that define who we are at our core.

Location: MHMH MSUN Priority Care - 5151 Morning Sun Rd. Oxford, OH 45056

Schedule: Optional

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

*PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits

Job Overview:

This position adheres to all of the regular responsibilities and duties of a front office specialist and medical assistant. This position is cross trained to perform duties in both front and back office to enhance efficiency and continuity of delivery of patient care; work cooperatively within the team concept demonstrating flexibility, motivation and commitment to quality patient care.

Job Requirements:

• High School Degree
• Registration
• Check in triage
• Vitals
• Charge entry
• EKG
• Filing and Medical Records
• 1-2 years experience in a related field

Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately documents all care rendered to a patient and all actions taken on behalf of a patient in the patient’s medical record. Supports QI processes. Is knowledgeable and can verbalize the QI process and its application per quarter per disease.
• Analyzes fast claim report daily, makes corrections and proactively coordinates information to billing company. Schedules patient for next visit at time of checkout, while maintaining front office professional appearance. Follows JCAHO, HIPAA protocols.
• Appropriately triages patient calls and assures the proper disposition of calls to meet patient needs. Notifies physician with emergency complaints and demonstrates competency in clinical care protocols including 911and HIPAA. Access to patient information will be limited to what is necessary to perform the job.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Front Office procedures, collects co-pays, answer phone prior to voice mail, records payment and provides receipts, correctly registers patient demographics, validates demographics per visit. Notifies patient of balance and offers payment plan process. Copies insurance cards.
• Demonstrates proficiency in assisting with medical procedures on adults and children. Maintains annual competencies. Records vital signs, weight, height, head circumference, if applicable, per visit. This includes assuring that the patient’s right to privacy, dignity and respect is maintained in both the performance of medical procedures and in the appropriate use of the medical record.
• Handles patient complaints and refers to manager as appropriate.

Other job-related information:

Working Conditions:

• Climbing - Rarely
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
• Pulling - Rarely
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Rarely
• Sitting - Consistently
• Standing - Rarely
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Occasionally
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community