Medical Office Assistant: Registration & Scheduling

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with quarterly market 

Bonus eligibility

Retirement contributions (403(b) /Cash

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH is seeking a Medical Office Assistant for ENT Associates. This full-time, on-site role supports patient registration, scheduling, and insurance pre-certifications under supervision of the office manager.

Requirements include a high school diploma; BLS within 90 days; medical office and computer experience preferred. SOMC offers a broad benefits package including retirement contributions, medical coverage, paid time off, tuition assistance, and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire required.
• Medical office and computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine registration of patient—ensuring patient information is updated including address changes and insurance updates.
• Verifies insurance eligibility by obtaining copies of patients' insurance cards—ensuring the accuracy of the registration forms.
• Answers multi-line phones and schedules appointments.
• Collects patient payments and maintains a balanced cash drawer.
• Schedules referrals and outpatient testing/procedures.
• Registers new patients from referrals and contacts patients' referring providers with appointment.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains proper authorization and certification for appointments and procedures.
• Registers inpatients from billing census sheets.
• Collaborates with the Physician Billing Department to resolve billing issues.
• Assists in the coordination of care for the patient in collaboration with other members of the health care team to meet the health care needs of the patient.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH is seeking a Medical Office Assistant for ENT Associates. This full-time, on-site role supports patient registration, scheduling, and insurance pre-certifications under supervision of the office manager.

Requirements include a high school diploma; BLS within 90 days; medical office and computer experience preferred. SOMC offers a broad benefits package including retirement contributions, medical coverage, paid time off, tuition assistance, and more.