Office Assistant

Advocate Health Care; Rockmart (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Premium pay for shifts

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Front Office Assistant for the Immediate Care location in Rockmart, GA. The role handles front desk duties, appointment scheduling, and clerical tasks to support the medical practice’s operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred post-secondary medical office training and experience in a medical office. Competitive benefits and 40-hour weeks are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two-year post-secondary medical office assistant course preferred.
• Experience with front desk in medical office settings preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9/CPT coding required.
• Accurate typing and filing skills required.
• Experience with medical office information systems and electronic billing preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; customer service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Handle telephone responsibilities and appointment scheduling.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing and copying.
• Support business aspects of the medical practice.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical office assistant course (2-year post-secondary)

Tools

Medical office information systems

Electronic billing

Job description

Department: 02190 FLMG Rockmart Immediate Care 1650 Chattahoochee Dr - Immediate Care Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: variable Pay Range: $18.85 - $28.30

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

• A. Education 1. High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute required
• 2. Two year course for medical office assistant at the post-secondary level preferred
• B. Experience 1. Prior experience with front desk responsibilities in a medical office setting
• 2. Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9/CPT coding is required
• 3. Accurate typing and filing skills required
• 4. Experience in the use of medical office information systems, electronic billing, and other automated functions preferred
• 5. 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

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access

What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it

Inspiring Professionals

With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care

We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care