Medical Office Front Desk Assistant (Part-Time)

Hugh Chatham Health; Cedartown (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Cedartown Immediate Care is seeking a Part-time Front Office Assistant to handle front desk duties, scheduling and clerical tasks for a busy medical practice.

This 24-hour-per-week role requires a high school diploma or GED, and preferably a post-secondary medical office assistant course, with prior front desk experience and knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9/CPT coding. Strong typing, communication, and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute required
• Two year course for medical office assistant at the post-secondary level preferred
• Prior experience with front desk responsibilities in a medical office setting
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9/CPT coding is required
• Accurate typing and filing skills required
• Experience in the use of medical office information systems, electronic billing, and other automated functions preferred
• Candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, have a commitment to customer service, and communicate effectively with all applicable customers and age groups

Responsibilities

• The Front Office Assistant is responsible for all clerical functions relative to the business aspect of the medical practice.
• These duties include telephone responsibilities, scheduling, filing, copying, etc.

Skills

Medical front desk

Typing accuracy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

ICD-9/CPT coding

Electronic billing

Medical office systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical office assistant course (post-secondary)

Tools

Medical billing systems

Medical office information systems

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Advocate Health's Cedartown Immediate Care is seeking a Part-time Front Office Assistant to handle front desk duties, scheduling and clerical tasks for a busy medical practice.

This 24-hour-per-week role requires a high school diploma or GED, and preferably a post-secondary medical office assistant course, with prior front desk experience and knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9/CPT coding. Strong typing, communication, and customer service skills are essential.