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Medical Office Assistant | FT Days | No Weekends/Holidays | Rheumatology

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

Memphis (TN)

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USD 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Office Assistant to join their team in Memphis. This role is vital to ensuring smooth front desk operations in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You will engage with patients, manage records, and support the healthcare team by providing exceptional service and administrative support. With a focus on patient-centered care, you will play a key role in enhancing the patient experience while growing your career in a supportive organization. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

1-3 years of experience in a physician office setting.
Ability to manage front desk operations and patient interactions.

Responsibilities

Register new patients and update existing patient demographics.
Schedule appointments and manage confirmation calls.
Collect co-pays and insurance data.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Insurance Verification

Patient Registration

Scheduling

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Standard Office Equipment

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If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

An important part of the patient care team, an MOA consistently exhibits the core principles of patient- and family-centered care. The Medical Office Assistant works closely with patients and families, management, staff and clinicians and is responsible for the success of all front desk functions in the ambulatory/clinic site. Common duties of this position include answering the phone, triaging patient calls, registering patients in the EMR, preparation of chart contents, records retrieval and filing, collecting payments from responsible party, and assisting patients with the patient portal. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in the The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

An important part of the patient care team, an MOA consistently exhibits the core principles of patient- and family-centered care. The Medical Office Assistant works closely with patients and families, management, staff and clinicians and is responsible for the success of all front desk functions in the ambulatory/clinic site. Common duties of this position include answering the phone, triaging patient calls, registering patients in the EMR, preparation of chart contents, records retrieval and filing, collecting payments from responsible party, and assisting patients with the patient portal. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in the The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values.

What You Will Do

Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information including personal and financial information.
Schedules new appointments as needed and makes confirmation calls to patients with upcoming appointments.
Collects co-pays and insurance data to ensure full and proper payment.
Manages the front desk area by greeting patients and visitors and responding to request for information in person or by phone.
Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience Requirements

1-3 years Insurance verifications or authorizations
1-3 years Physician office
1-3 years Scheduling

Licenses And Certifications Requirements

PREFERRED - Certified Medical Office Assistant National Center for Competency Testing
PREFERRED - Certified Medical Administrative Assistant National Healthcareer Association

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Basic understanding of medical terminology.
Knowledge of coding preferred.
Knowledge of general business operations, scheduling, insurance, and coding.
Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs and standard office equipment.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with others.
Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as PC, copier, fax machine, printer.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
Ability to provide customer service consistent with MLH values.

Supervision Provided by this Position

There is no lead or supervisory responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
Must have good balance and coordination.
The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care

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