Medical Office Associate- CMG Buckingham- Full-Time- Days

Centra Health; Dillwyn (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Health is seeking a Medical Office Associate (MOA) to be the primary contact for patients, handling in-person and telephone interactions and providing administrative support to patients and staff. Responsibilities include registration, scheduling, entering charges, collecting payments, verifying insurance, and directing calls.

As an entry-level role, the MOA works under the SENIOR DIRECTOR PSYCHIATRY & NURSING OPERATIONS and supports a high-volume practice environment with attention to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Experience with multi-line phone systems and professional callers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Answers and directs calls and forwards messages as appropriate.
• Assists patients with registration and forms completion.
• Enters patient charges into the practice management system.
• Schedules internal and external referral appointments as appropriate.
• Verifies patient insurance eligibility.
• Performs end-of-day reconciliation and closes out the day.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Phone system

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Office equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Practice management system

MS Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Description

The Medical Office Associate (MOA) position serves as the primary contact for patients both in person and by telephone. This entry-level position is responsible for providing administrative support to patients, medical practice office staff, and care providers. Duties may include: registering patients, scheduling appointments, entering charges, collecting payments, verifying insurance, answering phones and directing calls, and contacting patients regarding appointments.

Job Description

The Medical Office Associate (MOA) position serves as the primary contact for patients both in person and by telephone. This entry-level position is responsible for providing administrative support to patients, medical practice office staff, and care providers. Duties may include: registering patients, scheduling appointments, entering charges, collecting payments, verifying insurance, answering phones and directing calls, and contacting patients regarding appointments.

P&BH: Reports to SENIOR DIRECTOR PSYCHIATRY & NURSING OPERATIONS

Responsibilities

• Answers and directs calls and forwards messages as appropriate
• Assists and interacts with patients while providing excellent patient/customer service to ensure patient satisfaction
• Assists patients with registration process, including forms completion
• Enters patient charges into the practice management system
• Schedules patients for internal and outside referral appointments as appropriate
• Verifies patient insurance eligibility
• Performs reconciliation, closing, and end of day procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma / GED

Preferred Education: Coursework in medical terminology, business/administrative support, or a related field

Required Experience: Knowledge of customer service principles and techniques, including demonstrated ability to interact with all patients and patient family members in a friendly, courteous and professional manner. Knowledge of general office support practices and related office equipment. Skill in computer use. Experience answering multi-line telephone system, and communicating with all callers in a friendly, courteous and professional manner. Experience performing detailed tasks while maintaining accuracy and efficiency. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including accurate grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Ability to interact with diverse groups. Ability to operate in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience: Knowledge of medical office practices and procedures. Knowledge of electronic health records and practice management systems. Experience in using MS Office products. Experience providing general clerical support in an office environment. Experience in medical

Preferred licenses and certifications: Hold a current, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) course completion card.

Salary Range: $17.19 - $24.07/ Hour