Medical Office Assistant: Patient Care & Billing

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to support physicians and clinic operations in ambulatory care. The role involves front-office duties, billing tasks, chart preparation, and assisting providers during examinations in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask and type 35 words per minute. This is a full-time, day-shift position located in Flowood.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general medical office procedures.
• Good telephone skills and excellent customer service.
• Ability to multi-task and type 35 wpm with basic accounting awareness.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, greet patients, file records, verify demographics and insurance, schedule appointments and perform billing.
• Check-in patients, obtain histories, prepare charts, assist provider during examinations and related office duties.
• Educate patients on basic medical issues and assist with scheduling, coding and billing for procedures.
• Arrange equipment, clean rooms, escort patients, and manage inventory of supplies and medications as needed.
• Adhere to safety, HIPAA, OSHA and medical records regulations.
• Duties may vary and be updated by management.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone skills

Multitasking

Typing speed 35 wpm

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Accounting basics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to support physicians and clinic operations in ambulatory care. The role involves front-office duties, billing tasks, chart preparation, and assisting providers during examinations in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask and type 35 words per minute. This is a full-time, day-shift position located in Flowood.