Medical Office Representative Neurology

Saint Joseph Medical Group; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is seeking a friendly Medical Office Professional to serve as the welcoming face of our clinics. You will manage front desk duties, schedule appointments, handle calls, and guide check-in/out, ensuring a smooth patient experience.

Ideal candidates possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent organization, attention to detail, and comfort with various clinic software. They will verify patient demographics, process payments, and coordinate communication between

Qualifications

• High School GED required.
• Medical terminology knowledge and surgery procedures.
• Prior surgery scheduling experience.
• Computer applications experience.
• Some college coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule patient appointments.
• Perform patient pre-certification to ensure coverage.
• Schedule tests, procedures, and referrals.
• Verify demographics, collect insurance information and payments.
• Coordinate communications between patients and staff.

Skills

Front desk operations

Appointment scheduling

Phone etiquette

Patient communications

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Tech proficiency

Education

High School GED

Some college courses

Job description

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.

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

Required

• 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