Office Assistant

Atrium Health; Adairsville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Front Office Assistant to manage essential clerical duties in a medical practice. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, handle calls, and ensure accurate filing and data entry.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for a two-year medical office assistant course and prior front desk experience in a medical setting. Knowledge of ICD-9/CPT coding and medical terminology is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• A two-year post-secondary course for medical office assistant is preferred.
• Prior front desk experience in a medical office setting is expected.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9/CPT coding is required.
• Accurate typing and filing skills are needed.
• Experience with medical office information systems and electronic billing is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Handle front desk clerical duties for the medical practice.
• Answer telephone calls and schedule appointments.
• Assist with filing, copying, and other routine office tasks.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

Skills

Medical terminology

ICD/CPT coding

Typing

Filing

Telephone skills

Customer service

Communication

Electronic billing

Office software

Education

High school diploma / GED

Two year medical office assistant course

Job description

The Front Office Assistant is responsible for all clerical functions relative to the business aspect of the medical practice. These duties include, but are not limited to, telephone responsibilities, scheduling, filing, copying, etc.

Qualifications

• Education
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute required
• Two year course for medical office assistant at the post-secondary level preferred
• Experience
• Prior experience with front desk responsibilities in a medical office setting
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9/CPT coding is required
• Accurate typing and filing skills required
• Experience in the use of medical office information systems, electronic billing, and other automated functions preferred
• Candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, have a commitment to customer service, and communicate effectively with all applicable customers and age groups