Healthcare Office Specialist - Front Desk & Admin

Lifepoint Health®; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital is seeking a Medical Office Assistant in Sylva, NC. This role supports front-office operations, including scheduling, patient data management, and processing referrals, while ensuring accurate record-keeping and patient flow.

Responsibilities include maintaining exam areas, handling paperwork, and assisting with daily office tasks to support care teams in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform front-office duties and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide front office support: schedule appointments, collect copays and patient data, and handle referrals/pre-certifications.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies, stock, clean, and troubleshoot as needed.
• Maintain examination areas and perform filing, reception, and data entry tasks.
• Review provider orders before patient departure and obtain informed consent when required.
• Schedule referrals and register patients in the computer system; manage patient information.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professional communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harris Regional Hospital is seeking a Medical Office Assistant in Sylva, NC. This role supports front-office operations, including scheduling, patient data management, and processing referrals, while ensuring accurate record-keeping and patient flow.

Responsibilities include maintaining exam areas, handling paperwork, and assisting with daily office tasks to support care teams in a busy clinical environment.