Medical Office Specialist Various Locations

Universal Health Services; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Job summary

Aiken Physicians Alliance, affiliated with Universal Health Services, is seeking a Medical Office Specialist to manage front desk coverage, registrations, co-pays, scheduling, and EMR documentation. The MOS will work within a team of physicians and staff to ensure smooth daily operations and patient flow.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, Medical Office Assistant training, proficiency in medical terminology, and experience in handling patient check-in/out with confidentiality and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant/Specialist program or Medical Assistant program preferred
• Medical terminology knowledge required
• Experience with patient check-in/check-out per clinic protocol preferred
• Familiarity with general medical office procedures and cash balancing

Responsibilities

• Front desk coverage including registration and check-in/out
• Collect co-pays and assist with billing
• Schedule appointments and scan records into EMR
• Prepare and send reports and correspondence

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Organization

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Office Assistant/Medical Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

ABOUT AIKEN PHYSICIANS ALLIANCE

Aiken Physicians Alliance is affiliated with Aiken Regional Medical Centers, a 273-bed acute care facility offering a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional Medical Center has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia and has been recognized as an “A” rated facility by the Leapfrog Group.

Aiken Physicians Alliance provides dedicated primary and specialty care for you and your family. Our family medicine providers are devoted to treating the whole person and provide comprehensive care for people of all ages. Our specialists are highly trained and experienced and work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide care to patients. Aiken Physicians Alliance offers Primary Care, Cardiology, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pulmonology and Urology Care. You will work with a Care Team of physicians, advanced practitioners and staff providing compassionate and quality care. We have a welcoming environment and believe in strong team engagement.

Website: www.aikenphysicians.com

Position Summary

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.

Benefit Highlights

• 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 Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training and Travel

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant/Specialist program or Medical Assistant program preferred

Work experience:

• 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)

Knowledge:

• General medical office procedures

• Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)

Skills:

• Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office

• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Abilities:

• Must be able to perform courteously and professionally in all interactions.

Equipment Operated:

• Office equipment such as fax machine, copier, and telephone system

• EKG machine, other patient care testing

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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.