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Methodist Health System

Cedar Hill (TX)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matched retirement plan

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Methodist Medical Group in North Texas is seeking a Front Desk / Medical Office Specialist to greet patients, schedule appointments, and register patients in the computer system.

You will verify benefits, collect payments, update demographics, and liaise with clinical staff to support efficient patient care; 8x5 daytime schedule, with 5 days per week.

Qualifications

High school education or equivalent.
Two years' experience in a medical front office using Medical Management software.
Typing or data entry at 40 wpm.
Working knowledge of medical terminology and coding.

Responsibilities

Greets patients in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
Checks-in patients, verifies and updates demographic and insurance information.
Collects payments and enters charges into computer system.
Registers new patients into computer system and verifies all patients’ addresses, telephone numbers and insurance information.
Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, and conveys information to appropriate parties.
Proficiency with medical office technology systems.
Maintains work area and reception area in neat and orderly manner.
Attends educational and staff meetings as scheduled.
Must be able to work with other staff members to foster a team approach to the highest quality of patient care and staff cooperation.
Must be able to support the clinic efficiency and cohesion.

Skills

Typing speed 40 wpm

Medical terminology knowledge

Medical coding knowledge

Front desk software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical Management software

Job description

Hours of Work : 8

Days Of Week : 5

Work Shift : 8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:

Greet, Instruct and schedules patients, registers patients into the computer system, and determines their insurance benefits. Serve as a liaison between patient and clinical support staff.

Your Job:

High school education or equivalent
2 years in a front office using Medical Management software
Typing or data entry at 40 wpm
Working knowledge of medical terminology and coding

Your Job Responsibilities:

Greets patients in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
Checks-in patients, verifies and updates demographic and insurance information to the medical record.
Collects payments and enters charges into computer system.
Registers new patients into computer system and verifies all patients’ addresses, telephone numbers and insurance information.
Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, and conveys information to appropriate parties.
Proficiency with medical office technology systems.
Maintains work area and reception area in neat and orderly manner.
Advises Office Manager of problems and concerns in the Front Office and helps in problem solving.
Attends educational and staff meetings as scheduled.
Must be able to work with other staff members to foster a team approach to the highest quality of patient care and staff cooperation.
Must be able to support the clinic efficiency and cohesion.

Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace: