Medical Office Specialist - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Schedule : Full time; Day Shift
Location : 6630 S. McCarran Blvd, Building C - Suite 202 Reno / Nevada Northern Nevada Medical Group
Salary : $16.41 / Hr. - $24.61 / Hr.
Summary : This Medical Office Specialist opportunity is full time, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. Medical Office Specialists are health care professionals that will work at the front desk or office area of a healthcare provider's 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 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.
Minimum / Preferred Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training and Travel Requirements (if applicable) :
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and / or one year experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Office Specialist, preferred.
- Familiarity with medical terminology required
- Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)
- General medical office procedures
- Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)
- Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Job Responsibilities / Duties
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.EEO Statement