Office Assistant- Primary Care

Atrium Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Front Office Assistant to handle clerical tasks essential to the medical practice, including telephone duties, scheduling, and filing. The role requires strong customer service and communication skills to support patients and staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, preferred medical office training, and knowledge of medical terminology and coding. Proficiency in typing and electronic billing is valued for efficient operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two year course for medical office assistant preferred.
• 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 with medical office information systems and electronic billing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle front desk duties including telephone responsibilities.
• Assist with scheduling, filing, copying, and related clerical tasks.
• Communicate professionally with patients and staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

Typing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical office assistant program (2 yrs)

Tools

Medical office IT systems

Electronic billing

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