Medical Office Representative

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group in Kentucky seeks a Medical Office Professional to greet patients, manage front desk operations, schedule appointments, handle calls, and guide check-in/out with warmth and professionalism.

You will verify demographics, process payments, coordinate tests and referrals, collect insurance information, and ensure clear communication between patients and staff to support a smooth patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED upon hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and surgical scheduling.
• Experience with computers and office applications.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and schedule patient appointments.
• Conduct patient pre-certification to ensure coverage.
• Schedule tests, procedures, and referrals.
• Communicate appointment instructions to patients.
• Collect insurance information and patient data.
• Collect co-pays or coinsurance when applicable.

Skills

Medical terminology

Surgery scheduling

Computer skills

Phone & front desk

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Medical Office Professional, you will be the welcoming face and voice of our clinic, providing essential administrative support for a smooth patient experience.

Every day, you will manage patient reception, schedule appointments, handle calls, and guide check-in/out. You'll verify demographics, process payments, and ensure clear communication between patients and staff, maintaining an efficient front desk.

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, strong organization, attention to detail, and tech proficiency. Your calm task management, compassionate approach, and dedication to excellence are paramount.

• Responsible for answering phone calls and scheduling patient appointments.
• Conduct patient pre-certification to ensure coverage for appointments and medical care.
• Schedule tests, procedures, and referral appointments.
• Communicate with patients regarding appointments and instructions for procedures and tests
• Collect insurance information and patient personal data.
• May collect fees such as co-pays / co-insurance.

Job Requirements

• High School GED High School diploma or GED, upon hire and
• Courses in and/or knowledge of medical terminology and Surgery procedures and, upon hire and
• Must have previous surgery scheduling experience and
• Must have computer and applications software experience
• None, upon hire

Preferred

• Some college courses, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Welcome to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, a full service network of primary care services specializing in family, internal, geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of our patients and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row (2023-2024).

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Pay Range

$17.24 - $24.35 /hour