Medical Office Specialist (MOS) - Center Point

Medical Office Specialist

Manatee Physician Alliance is a multi-specialty physician group that offers Primary Care, Cardiology, General and Bariatric Surgery. Our team of physicians, advanced practitioners and staff deliver quality and compassionate care in a collaborative patient focused approach. We value our employees' contributions and offer advancement opportunities.

Position Summary : The Medical Office Specialist (MOS) is responsible for front desk coverage for the medical practice which includes registration, check-in, collecting co-pays, scheduling appointments, billing patients, and scanning records into EMR, reports, and correspondence. The MOS possesses medical terminology knowledge, organization and communication skills, ability to adapt to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions, and professional appearance, all while maintaining a calm disposition, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Reliable, tactful, honest and discreet in maintaining confidentiality at all times. Must be able to carry out specific assignments to successful conclusion.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent professional, organizational and communication skills.
• General office skills.
• Demonstrated skill on computer input and / or personal computer operation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Multi-task and detailed oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant / Specialist program or Medical Assistant program preferred.

Work Experience

Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and / or one year experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Office Specialist, preferred. Familiarity with medical terminology required.

Knowledge

General medical office procedures.

Understand

End of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol).

Skills

Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office.

Abilities

Must be able to perform courteously and professionally in all interactions.

Equipment Operated

Office equipment such as fax machine, copier, and telephone system. EKG machine, other patient care testing.

Work Environment

Works in a well-lighted, OSHA Standard environment. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Occasionally subject to irregular hours. Occasionally travel to work at other locations. May be required to wear personal protective equipment as necessary.

Mental / Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain calm and focused in an emergency situation. Must be able to see with corrective eye wear. Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

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 Manatee Physician Alliance employee you will be part of a first class organization offering :

A challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive compensation & generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans

401(K) with company match

About Universal Health Services (UHS), Inc. One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications Required

Education : High school graduate or equivalent. Completed a Medical Office Assistant / Specialist program or Medical Assistant program preferred.

Knowledge : Minimum of one year of medical experience preferred.

Job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. 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.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.