Medical Office Assistant- Liberty Primary Care

Frederick Health; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

403B retirement with employer match

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Frederick Health seeks an administrative support professional to handle office administration and operational tasks for the physician practice. You will contribute to the mission and comply with the organization’s compliance program and behavioral standards.

Key duties include assisting the front desk, accessing and filing patient demographics, managing paperwork for supplies, and coordinating with different teams to ensure smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills toward diverse patient population.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Able to provide simple education instructions to diverse patient population.
• Able to prioritize duties and stay organized with multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the front desk as needed.
• Uses medical records system to access patient demographics and files documentation.
• Completes forms for office supplies and equipment.
• Sends letters to patients to retrieve x-ray films and maintains X-ray bins.
• Files hospital correspondence and maintains medical records following office processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patient education

Prioritization

MS Office

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Performs both office administration duties to include clerical and operational support to the physician practice. Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the Frederick Health Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior.

Example Of Essential Functions

• Provides support to the front desk as needed.
• Uses medical records system to access patient demographics. Files patient documentation following office processes.
• Completes various request forms for office supplies and equipment.
• Sends letters to patients to retrieve x-ray films. Maintains X-ray bins.
• Files hospital correspondence.
• Maintains medical records of patients following office processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills towards diverse patient population
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Able to effectively provide simple education instructions to diverse patient population
• Able to prioritize duties and demonstrate organization with multiple tasks
• Proficiency with MS Office products
• Ability to objectively communicate between individuals, foster understanding, and mediate with a broad range of people
• Ability to stay organized and prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to function independently.

Minimum Education, Training, And Experience Required

• High School Diploma

Patient Contact

• Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)
• Adult (18 years thru 65 years)
• Geriatric (66+ years)

Physical Demands

Medium Work - Lifting up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 25 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds infrequently or up to 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour)

Ergonomic Risk Factors

• Repetition: Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.
• Awkward Posture: Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical activity. Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, working overhead with your hands or arms, or holding fixed positions.

Working Conditions

• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category B - MAY have exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Fit Test required.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to Practice Manager

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.

Hourly:

$18.09 - $24.24

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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