Medical Office Specialist

Laredo Physicians Group; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus

Loan Forgiveness

Paid Time Off

Health Plans

401K Match

Student Loan Refinancing

Tuition Benefits

Career Development

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Laredo Physicians Group (LPG) provides primary care and specialty services, affiliated with Doctors Hospital of Laredo, serving families in the community. The Medical Office Specialist (MOS) handles front desk coverage, registration, scheduling, billing, and EMR scanning, requiring medical terminology knowledge and professional communication.

Responsibilities include handling multi-line calls, chart filing, appointment scheduling, and pre-authorization of prescriptions and tests, with the

Qualifications

• 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).

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.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist program

Medical Assistant certificate / 1 year experience

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 and 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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).

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