Patient-Focused Medical Office Specialist

Universal Health Services; Nevada; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Medical Office Specialist for Valley Health Physician Alliance in Las Vegas to manage patient flow, scheduling, and clerical tasks at the front desk.

You will assist with patient check-in/out, collect histories, verify insurance, and coordinate with providers. The role requires familiarity with medical terminology and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Office Specialist preferred.
• Office Specialist, preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology required
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)
• General medical office procedures
• Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)
• Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures, charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing charts to ensure information is completed and accurate.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking a Medical Office Specialist for Valley Health Physician Alliance in Las Vegas to manage patient flow, scheduling, and clerical tasks at the front desk.

You will assist with patient check-in/out, collect histories, verify insurance, and coordinate with providers. The role requires familiarity with medical terminology and strong communication and organizational skills.