Medical Office Coordinator – Patient Care & Admin

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center seeks an Office Assistant to support clerical and patient care tasks across departments. The role includes registration, scheduling, insurance verification, charge entry, and front-office coverage, with duties adapting by site and clinic needs.

The position emphasizes greeting patients, coordinating services, maintaining records, and assisting the therapist or physician team as directed. Strong customer service and basic MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and
• Associate's degree preferred or
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Register and greet patients and perform front-desk duties.
• Assist with patient registration, scheduling, and insurance verification.
• Coordinate physician orders, referrals, and chart preparation.
• Handle copayments, cash receipts, and basic billing support.
• Maintain a clean, organized waiting area and front office.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree in healthcare preferred

Tools

Practice Management System

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center seeks an Office Assistant to support clerical and patient care tasks across departments. The role includes registration, scheduling, insurance verification, charge entry, and front-office coverage, with duties adapting by site and clinic needs.

The position emphasizes greeting patients, coordinating services, maintaining records, and assisting the therapist or physician team as directed. Strong customer service and basic MS Office skills are essential.