MEDICAL OFFICE SPECIALIST Entrada Contenta UC / Per Diem

Description

POSITION SUMMARY : Responsible for greeting patients in warm friendly tone to allow families to

feel welcomed at clinic during their visit. Registration and interviewing of patients to obtain accurate

demographic and financial information. Computer entry of new / updated patient demographic

information. Answers phones. Prepare medical records for clinic visits by compiling information from

various sources. Tracks dictation to ensure notes are received for all patient visits. Collects co-pay

amounts and balances due for services rendered. Distributes financial assistance packets and

provides basic guidance to patients. Refers complex or non-compliant patient financial issues to

Financial Specialist or Site Manager.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION : High school graduate.

CERTIFICATION / LICENSES : Medical Terminology Certification, preferred.

SKILLS :

• Computer knowledge, experience with Windows environment specifically Microsoft Office

Word and Excel, keyboarding skills and the ability to operate general office equipment skills

required

EXPERIENCE : One to two years of general or medical office experience or completion of a medical

office program within the last two years. One to two years of health experience preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION :

ENVIRONMENT :

General office environment, frequent contact with patients, VDT exposure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Long periods of sitting at times. Keyboard usage with sound

ergonomic principles. Must be flexible in work schedule.