Medical Office Specialist / Northwest Urgent Care / PRN

Medical Office Specialist

Northwest Physicians Group formed in 2013 with a focus towards population health management. The group has grown to a network of over 40 providers serving patients at numerous primary, specialty and urgent care locations in Amarillo, Texas. Northwest Physicians Group is affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495-bed system acute care hospital that serves approximately 650,000 residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. The system provides acute care services including: cardiac, pediatric, women's, emergency, surgical and behavioral healthcare.

Position Summary: Medical Office Specialist

Supervises the overall functions of the medical office

Patient scheduling

Patient check-in and check-out

Proper documenting registration

Communication with patients and providers

Answering phones

Insurance authorizations

Collecting co-pays and cash payments from patients

Entering charges, payments, and balancing the day

Medical records

Supply management

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve

As a Northwest Physicians Group employee you will be part of a first class organization offering:

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable):

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum three years of related experience

Ability to read, write and converse in English

Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others

Ability to remain calm during stressful situations

Ability to respond to pages, telephones, and other auditory stimulation

Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions

Bending, crouching, hand/finger dexterity, kneeling, lifting/carrying (10-30 lbs), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, stooping, twisting, prolonged standing and/or sitting

Ability to work in computer literate environment

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