Medical Receptionist- Medical Assistant

Marathon Health, LLC; Gilbert, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range: $21.00-$25.00/hr

Job summary

Marathon Health in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant to provide front-desk support, schedule appointments, collect payments, and maintain patient records within a HIPAA-compliant environment.

You will answer calls, greet visitors, assist with forms, coordinate with medical staff, manage calendars, and help with EMR data entry while delivering friendly, professional service in a fast-paced primary care setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years in a medical office.
• Associate degree in healthcare preferred.
• Proficient in an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 apps (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Answer calls, greet visitors, and support scheduling and calendars.
• Collect co-pays, reconcile payments, and maintain patient accounts.
• Maintain patient records with HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.
• Assist Medical Assistants with EMR data entry and document handling.
• Provide front desk support and professional service in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Multitasking

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in healthcare

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft 365

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

## Medical Receptionist- Medical AssistantApply: AZ-Gilbert: Full time: Posted Today: JR108925Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider, partnering with employer and union plan sponsors to improve health for millions of Americans. With nationwide onsite, nearsite, and network health centers, and virtual primary care, Marathon delivers a value-based model that enhances the healthcare experience for members and providers, while driving meaningful cost savings for plan sponsors. Marathon is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, reflecting the company's commitment to building an inclusive, high-trust culture where all employees can thrive. Learn more at marathon.health**ABOUT THE JOB**Provide administrative support at Marathon Health centers. Responsible for front office including reception and general departmental support. Answer calls and greet visitors, assist with appointments and maintain calendars, create professional correspondence and documents, process mail and packages, maintain supplies, collect and reconcile payments. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*** Answer incoming calls on general office phone, validate member status, answer emails or other electronic messages, respond as appropriate, answer questions and refer questions to medical staff as needed. Assist with form completion and refer difficult questions to the medical staff.* Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone.* Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time, and room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone* Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient's arrival; reviewing service delivery compared to schedule; reminding provider of service delays.* Comforts patients by anticipating patients' anxieties and answering questions* Ensures availability of treatment information for the provider by filing and retrieving patient records* Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.* Responsible for collecting money for co-pays (clinic specific), reconciling credit cards and cash, tallying the cash drawer and preparing deposits.* May complete prior authorization paperwork for insurance, fax communications for referrals, or perform similar administrative duties.* Maintain front reception area in a clean and professional looking manner. May also be responsible for stocking and re-stocking office equipment and work with delivery services to manage outgoing and incoming deliveries.* Assist Medical Assistants with Electronic Medical Record data entry by entering patient information and other information as required. May scan and upload forms as necessary.* Maintain confidentiality of patients and their records and maintains HIPAA regulations and protocol.* Perform other duties as assigned or required. **QUALIFICATIONS**High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required and 1-3 years of related professional experience in a medical office environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associate degree in healthcare or a related field preferred. Must be proficient in the use of an electronic medical record system. Strong technical expertise using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc. **DESIRED ATTRIBUTES*** Excellent written and oral communications skills.* Exceptional customer service skills and ability to promote teamwork. Ability to build and maintain trusting relationships by approaching all work with integrity and commitment.* Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize work, execute a plan, and meet deadlines.* Flexibility and adaptive skills with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a constantly evolving workplace in a fast-paced environment.* A proven record of successfully working with teammates, stakeholders, clients, vendors, and guests.* Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.* High level of critical thinking, and creative and effective problem-solving skills.* Ability to maintain confidential documents and communication and use judgment and discretion. **Pay Range: $21.00-25.00/hr***The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level.* *We are accepting applications for this position until a candidate has been selected. To apply to this position and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page.*