Primary Care Clinic Office Assistant - Growth & Benefits

Community Health Systems; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Clinic Office Assistant for Primary Care at Flowood/Lakeland to perform front-desk and clerical tasks in a busy clinic.

You will check in/out patients, schedule appointments, handle payments, and maintain accurate records to ensure smooth patient flow and positive experiences. Ideal candidates have up to 2 years in a healthcare admin role, strong EMR skills, and solid communication.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in a medical office, clinic or healthcare admin setting.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients during check-in/out, ensuring accuracy of information.
• Schedule patient appointments and coordinate with providers for tests and procedures.
• Process time-of-service payments and invoices per clinic policy.
• Maintain and update patient records and ensure data quality.
• Answer phones and route inquiries about policies and services.
• Enter charges and codes for billing accurately.
• Monitor clinic supplies and place orders as needed.
• Assist with physician call schedules and provider reimbursements.
• Support clinical staff, including triage and patient referrals.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment following safety protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking in healthcare

Customer service

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

CMAA certification preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Clinic Office Assistant for Primary Care at Flowood/Lakeland to perform front-desk and clerical tasks in a busy clinic.

You will check in/out patients, schedule appointments, handle payments, and maintain accurate records to ensure smooth patient flow and positive experiences. Ideal candidates have up to 2 years in a healthcare admin role, strong EMR skills, and solid communication.