Surgical Coordinator/Medical Secretary -SPRING TX

Houston; Spring, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

401(k)

Life Insurance

Optical Discounts

Job summary

Houston is seeking a Medical Office Administrator to support our Spring, TX practice. You will assist physicians and staff, manage the front desk, schedule surgeries, verify insurance, and handle patient communication.

Ideal candidates are well organized, team players with strong computer skills and the ability to multitask. Ophthalmology terminology knowledge is preferred; a high school diploma is required; some travel to nearby Kingwood and Tomball may be needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and computer skills are essential.
• Two years medical office experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of managed-care issues (Medicare/Medicaid/third-party payers).
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology (ophthalmologic).

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming calls and return messages promptly.
• Schedule surgeries and prepare paperwork for surgeries.
• Handle patient issues including scheduling, insurance verification, and authorizations.
• Manage physician appointment calendar and correspondence.
• Greet patients and manage front desk operations, including billing and reports.
• Provide scribe support for physicians and assist with special projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

LOCATION: 5211 FM 2920, Ste 102 Spring, TX 77388 Some travel to nearby Kingwood and Tomball locations as needed with physician.

POSITION SUMMARY: Contributes to the organization by assisting the physician and administration in keeping the medical practice running smoothly and efficiently. Must be well organized and have the ability to work in a team-oriented environment, communicate effectively with patients, physicians and other staff members. This position requires the ability to demonstrate composure and function efficiently while performing multiple tasks. Good communication, interpersonal and computer skills are essential with flexibility in work assignments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Triage incoming calls, review all phone message and return calls in a timely manner.
Scheduling surgeries and preparing all pertinent paperwork for surgeries by following all established surgery processes.
Handling patients' related issues including but not limited to, scheduling, appointments, insurance verification and authorizations.
Timely follow up on recommendations for patients' seen by on-call physician.
Managing physician appointment calendar, emails and other correspondence.
Responsible for front desk management while in clinic, including greeting patients, checking in and out, balancing collections, close out batches and reviewing appointment charges status reports at the end of each day.
If applicable, scheduling, billing and following up on physicians' inpatient hospital visits.
Preparing letters to referring physicians, insurance companies, etc.
Special projects as requested by immediate supervisor, physician or administration.
Scribe for physician when needed.

Qualifications/ Skills Requirements

Preferred: Training in business office activities (required); two years medical office experience (preferred) with knowledge of managed-care issues: Medicare, Medicaid, and 3rd-party payers; basic knowledge of medical terminology (specifically ophthalmologic).
Preferred: Basic knowledge of accounting procedures with strong knowledge/skills in computers.

We Proudly Offer:

• Continuing Education including JCAHPO & ABOC


• Holidays & Paid Time Off


• Bereavement Leave


• Superior Benefits Package:
  
  
  • Medical
  
  
  • Dental
  
  
  • 401(K)
  
  
  • Free Life Insurance & LTD
  
  
  • Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES

EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES N/A

EXPERIENCE Preferred: Training in business office activities (required); two years medical office experience (preferred) with knowledge of managed-care issues.