Medical Office Specialist

Pediatric Health Centers Of El; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare provider in El Paso is looking for a full-time Medical Office Specialist to manage front desk operations. Responsibilities include greeting patients, verifying insurance information, and scheduling appointments. Candidates should have a high school diploma and proven experience in a medical office. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, along with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. This is an in-person position requiring a professional attitude and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Medical Office Specialist or similar role.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in all patients for office appointments.
• Obtain and verify patient demographic and insurance information.
• Enter demographic information into EMR.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent organizational skills

Customer service attitude

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Multitasking and time-management skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Office equipment (fax machines, printers)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Overview

We are looking for a Medical Office Specialist for a busy Pediatric office to work our front desk on a daily basis and to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. As a Medical Office Specialist, you will be the first point of contact for our practice. Our Medical Office Specialists duties include offering administrative support across the organization. You will welcome guests and greet our patients who visit the practice. To be successful as a Medical Office Specialist, you should have a pleasant personality, as this is also a customer service role. You should be able to deal with emergencies in a timely and effective manner. Multitasking and stress management skills are essential for this position. This role may require working in shifts, so flexibility is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in all patients for office appointments
• Obtain patient demographic and verifying insurance information
• Enter all demographic information into EMR
• Scan pertinent patient information into EMR
• Obtain patient authorization for medical records release (HIPAA Compliance)
• Schedule patient appointments
• Answer phones
• Monitor and review patient schedules for next day office appointments
• Work as part of team with physicians and staff
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Skills

• Proven work experience as a Medical Office Specialist
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude
• Minimum of a High School Diploma