Medical Office Assistants

are health care professionals that

will work at the front desk or office area of a healthcare providers clinic to manage communications with patients, insurers, and medical staff. Medical Office Specialists must have the ability to communicate and interact well with the patients, providers, and co-workers.Our Medical Office Specialist are key members of the LPG Team that will ensure that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services.

Job Duties/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.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completed a Medical Office Assistant/Specialist program or Medical Assistant
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience required.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• EMR Experience