Patient Access & Medical Office Specialist

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Riverside in Columbus is seeking an Office Specialist to provide receptionist and clerical support, ensuring patient flow, comfort, and satisfaction. You will answer phones, schedule appointments in the EMR, verify insurance, enter data, and support staff.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of secretarial experience in health care, strong communication and computer skills, and a customer‑service mindset. Day shift; OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of secretarial/administrative experience in healthcare preferred.
• Strong communication and computer skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and manages arrival paperwork and registrations.
• Answers multi-line phone system and directs calls to the appropriate staff.
• Schedules patient appointments in the EMR system and verifies insurance.
• Performs data entry and updates patient information and charting.
• Provides general clerical support and assists the Office Supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School or GED

Job description

OhioHealth Riverside in Columbus is seeking an Office Specialist to provide receptionist and clerical support, ensuring patient flow, comfort, and satisfaction. You will answer phones, schedule appointments in the EMR, verify insurance, enter data, and support staff.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of secretarial experience in health care, strong communication and computer skills, and a customer‑service mindset. Day shift; OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer.