Medical Front Desk & Billing Specialist

East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center is seeking a Medical Office Specialist to support front office operations. You will answer calls, schedule appointments, process payments, verify information, and serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, basic computer/data entry skills, and the ability to handle confidential information. High school diploma preferred; bilingual helpful.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle cash and count money accurately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and transfer as required.
• Schedule new and follow-up appointments.
• Perform confirmation calls for patients and clients.
• Greet and check in patients and verify information in the medical record.
• Collect co-pay and/or payment at time of service.
• Establish payment plans that meet policy requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance eligibility.

Skills

Data entry

Cash handling

Oral and written communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer literacy

Data entry software

Job description

The East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center is seeking a Medical Office Specialist to support front office operations. You will answer calls, schedule appointments, process payments, verify information, and serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, basic computer/data entry skills, and the ability to handle confidential information. High school diploma preferred; bilingual helpful.