Performs administrative duties such as answering telephones, greeting patients, pulling, updating and filing patient medical records, verifying patient demographic and insurance information, scheduling appointments, and performing billing and bookkeeping.
Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established guidelines. Assists with scheduling, coding and billing of medical procedures and/or ambulatory surgical procedures.
Arranges examining room equipment; cleans rooms and escorts patient to and from assigned room in clinic. Disposes contaminated supplies; maintains stocks of medical supplies and medications as appropriate to the clinic.
Performs administrative duties such as answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing patient medical records, verifying demographic and insurance information, scheduling appointments, and performing billing and bookkeeping.
Practices safety, environmental, and infection control methods. Adheres to HIPPA, OSHA, infection control, and medical records compliance regulatory requirements.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Benefits
Health insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
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Job Requisition ID:
R00050741
Job Category:
Clerical and Customer Service
Organization:
Ambulatory Ortho
Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title:
Medical Office Assistant - Ambulatory Ortho
Job Summary:
To assist physicians and other primary health care providers with clerical, financial and other general medical office operations in ambulatory practice. To work in support of clinic operations performing medical office, billing and clinical duties as may be required in a specific clinic.
Education & Experience
High School Diploma/GED required and completion of a formal medical office assistant or equivalent training program, such as but not limited to: Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Licensed Practical Nurse with no clinic experience or, High School Diploma/GED required and two (2) years experience in a healthcare setting.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of general medical office procedures
Good telephone skills
Excellent customer service skills
Must be able to multi-task
Ability to type 35 wpm
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Word
Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff
Verbal and written communication skills
General understanding and application of basic accounting principles
Ummc · Jackson, MS