Healthcare Front Desk & Billing Specialist

Healthier Mississippi People; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthier Mississippi People is seeking an Medical Office Assistant to support physicians in ambulatory practice. The role involves clerical, billing and general medical office duties, ensuring smooth clinic operations and accurate patient information handling.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling, updating records, and assisting with basic clinical tasks as needed, while adhering to HIPPA and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with formal medical office training.
• Two years of healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Certifications in medical assisting or related training are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, greet patients, and manage medical records and demographics.
• Schedule appointments and handle billing and bookkeeping tasks.
• Assist with patient histories, examinations, and accompanying staff as needed.
• Educate patients on medical issues within guidelines; assist with coding/billing.
• Maintain exam rooms and stock supplies; ensure safety and infection control.

Skills

Medical office procedures

Telephone skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Typing 35 wpm

Microsoft Word

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Basic accounting principles

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Medical office assistant training

Certified Medical Assistant / EMT / LPN (optional)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Healthier Mississippi People is seeking an Medical Office Assistant to support physicians in ambulatory practice. The role involves clerical, billing and general medical office duties, ensuring smooth clinic operations and accurate patient information handling.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling, updating records, and assisting with basic clinical tasks as needed, while adhering to HIPPA and safety guidelines.