Medical Office Specialist

South Texas Health System - Clinics

McAllen (TX)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 48,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus
Loan Forgiveness Program
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Plans
401(k) with company match
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
Tuition assistance
Career development opportunities
Pet Insurance

Job summary

South Texas Health System Clinics is seeking a Medical Office Specialist (MOS) to provide front desk coverage for a busy medical practice. You will register patients, check them in and out, collect co-pays, schedule appointments, and manage billing tasks while scanning records into the EMR.

Strong medical terminology knowledge, organization, and confidentiality are essential. The role requires adaptability to flexible schedules and interruptions, with a professional appearance and discreet

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
  • Completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant/Specialist program or Medical Assistant program preferred.
  • Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Handles front desk coverage including registration, check-in/out, scheduling, and collecting co-pays.
  • Performs clerical duties such as document management, charting, and information verification.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge
Front desk / patient check-in
Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist program
Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

EMR systems experience
Billing software

Job description

Responsibilities

ABOUT SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM – CLINICS

Join our South Texas Health System Clinics (formerly Valley Care Clinics) team! Providers with South Texas Health System (STHS) Clinics deliver high quality family medicine, health screenings and advanced specialized care to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. STHS Clinics is committed to delivering quality healthcare and service excellence. Our clinics are affiliated with South Texas Health Systems’ four acute care hospitals, behavioral health hospital, six freestanding emergency rooms and one joint venture hospital. Specially trained and highly experienced, our physician group treats a wide range of conditions using advanced technologies and minimally invasive techniques.

Website: sthsclinics.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:
  • Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures, charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
  • Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing charts to ensure information is completed and accurate.
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.

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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.

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