Medical Office Specialist

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Laredo (TX)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus program

Loan forgiveness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Laredo Physicians Group is seeking a Medical Office Specialist to cover front desk operations, registration, and scheduling for our medical practice. The MOS will handle patient check-in, collect co-pays, and assist with billing while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Requirements include a high school diploma and completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant/Specialist or Medical Assistant program, with familiarity in medical terminology and patient check-in/out

Qualifications

Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to adapt to flexible schedules and interruptions.

Responsibilities

Handle front desk duties including registration and check-in.
Schedule patient appointments and manage return visits and specialists.
Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests as needed.
Scan records into EMR and manage billing tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist or Medical Assistant program

Job description

Responsibilities

ABOUT LAREDO PHYSICIANS GROUP

Laredo Physicians Group (LPG) providers take pride in delivering high-quality care for our community. Our offices offer primary care and various specialty services. LPG is committed to providing superior quality healthcare services while demonstrating professionalism and service excellence to ensure a great patient experience. Our physicians are well experienced, and with diverse backgrounds, they share a passion for serving the healthcare needs of families. LPG is affiliated with Doctors Hospital of Laredo, whose care network encompasses two freestanding emergency rooms, and an outpatient clinic with ancillary and surgical services.

Website: www.laredophysiciansgroup.com

The Medical Office Specialist (MOS) is responsible for front desk coverage for the medical practice which includes registration, check-in, collecting co-pays, scheduling appointments, billing patients, and scanning records into EMR, reports, and correspondence. The MOS possesses medical terminology knowledge, organization and communication skills, ability to adapt to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions, and professional appearance, all while maintaining a calm disposition, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Reliable, tactful, honest and discreet in maintaining confidentiality at all times. Must be able to carry out specific assignments to successful conclusion.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist with daily clerical operations, including answering multi-phone lines and making copies of documents as necessary.
Accurately files patient charts; including scanning documents into files as necessary.
Schedules patient appointments as necessary, return visits and Specialists.
Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary.
Other Duties as assigned.

Benefit and Rewards Highlights

Retention Bonus Program if offered.
Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Pet Insurance
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant/Specialist program or Medical Assistant program preferred
Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Office Specialist, preferred.
Familiarity with medical terminology required
Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant/Specialist program or Medical Assistant program preferred
Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Office Specialist, preferred.
Familiarity with medical terminology required
Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)

EEO Statement

ABOUT LAREDO PHYSICIANS GROUP

Website: www.laredophysiciansgroup.com

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist with daily clerical operations, including answering multi-phone lines and making copies of documents as necessary.
Accurately files patient charts; including scanning documents into files as necessary.
Schedules patient appointments as necessary, return visits and Specialists.
Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary.
Other Duties as assigned.

Benefit and Rewards Highlights

Retention Bonus Program if offered.
Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Pet Insurance
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com