Medical Office & Billing Support Specialist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to support ambulatory clinic operations. You will assist physicians and staff with clerical tasks, patient check-in, scheduling, and billing as part of a busy medical office team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, good telephone and customer service skills, and the ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy in records and billing processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of general medical office procedures.
• Ability to type 35 words per minute.
• Excellent telephone and customer service skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones, greets patients, files and updates patient records, and handles scheduling and billing.
• Checks-in patients and verifies demographic and insurance information; assists with patient histories and chart preparation.
• Educates patients on medical issues within guidelines; assists with scheduling, coding and billing.
• Arranges exam room equipment; cleans rooms; escorts patients; maintains supplies.
• Adheres to safety, infection control and regulatory requirements; HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
• Duties may vary; management can adjust responsibilities.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone skills

Typing 35 wpm

MS Word

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Accounting basics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to support ambulatory clinic operations. You will assist physicians and staff with clerical tasks, patient check-in, scheduling, and billing as part of a busy medical office team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, good telephone and customer service skills, and the ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy in records and billing processes.