Medical Office Specialist - Front & Back Office

Oroville Hospital; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Oroville Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support front office and back office activities in the clinic setting. Responsibilities include registration, data collection for billing, coding using ICD9, and coordinating referrals and authorizations.

The role requires handling patient information professionally, basic computer skills, and experience in medical front office procedures. Some clinics may involve back office patient care duties.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or its equivalency.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• AHA/ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification forHealthcare Providers.
• Must maintain professional conduct and confidentiality with patients.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Experience in medical front office procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers data relevant to the Registration and Billing Process.
• Inputs patient information into computer.
• Uses ICD9 code book and records codes.
• Disassembles patient medical records after visits and posts charges.
• Assembles patient medical records before provider/nurse receives them.
• Gathers data relevant to patient age group and individual needs.
• Administers or handles medications.
• Records vital signs, time/date, weight, medication profile, immunizations and allergies.
• Prepares patient prior to examination and helps patient change into gown.
• Performs clerical duties and schedules appointments with accurate patient information.
• Obtains authorizations from insurance companies for referrals and follows up on missed appointments.
• Maintains neat, orderly medical record filing system and clean workstation.

Skills

Front desk duties

Confidentiality

Basic computer skills

Medical office experience

BLS certification preferred

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Job description

Oroville Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support front office and back office activities in the clinic setting. Responsibilities include registration, data collection for billing, coding using ICD9, and coordinating referrals and authorizations.

The role requires handling patient information professionally, basic computer skills, and experience in medical front office procedures. Some clinics may involve back office patient care duties.