Medical Office Specialist

Medical Office SpecialistAs a Medical Office Specialist, you are the first point of contact for the families we serve. You performs a variety of duties, to include, check-in and check-out procedures, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance and updating patient accounts. These duties are performed in accordance with federal, state and local regulations along with established priorities and procedures of the practice.At our offices, we do our best each day to provide high quality, compassionate health care to the families in our communities, treating each child as our own. Our staff and providers strive to make each encounter pleasant and informative while respecting the time and individual needs of our patients and families.Benefits that Matter!Paid Time OffMatching 401KAnnual Merit IncreasesMental Health and Counseling ProgramsDental and Orthodontic CoverageVision InsuranceHealth Care with Low PremiumsShort-term DisabilityAccess to Virtual Health & WellnessWhat a day looks like as a Medical Office SpecialistJob TasksGreets the patient or visitor via telephone or in person.Answers incoming calls politely and professionally.Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics.Facilitates patient flow by notifying the Provider of patient's arrival, being aware of delays, and communicating with patients and clinical staff.Responds to patient, prospective patient, and visitor inquiries in a courteous manner; provides medical records, shot records and other documents, as requested.Scans pertinent information into the patient's electronic medical record.Verifies patient insurance coverage.Collects insurance co-pays and/or collects charges for services.Schedules patient appointments.Maintains the reception and lobby area.Serve as the secondary point of contact for patient inquiries via phone, email, patient portals, or in-person.Provide accurate and timely information regarding appointments and general services.Coordinate with clinical and administrative staff to resolve patient concerns and ensure follow-up.Attends staff meetings.Manages time efficiently.Completes all mandatory training.Quality & Customer SatisfactionDemonstrates commitment to superior patient and family experience.Collaborates with others to coordinate care, resolve concerns, and address the needs of patients and family members.Prioritizes safety by taking initiative to identify and eliminate risks.Respects and considers patient rights to privacy by complying with all HIPAA guidelines.Interpersonal SkillsCommunicates professionally and appropriately.Builds strong working relationships.Identifies, analyzes and solves problems.Accountability and ProductivityAccepts responsibility for decisions and actions.Utilizes appropriate resources to effectively and successfully execute responsibilities.Adheres to regulatory and company policies and procedures.RequirementsQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent.Prior medical experience preferred.Knowledge and/or prior experience with insurance verification and patient accounts preferred.Working knowledge of computer applications.Prior experience with EMR preferred.Ability to speak, read and write effectively.Demonstrates proper telephone etiquette.Ability to work independently without direct supervision.Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines, in a detail-oriented manner.Working Conditions & Physical RequirementsIndoor, temperature controlled, smoke free environment.May at times work under stressful situations.Handicapped accessible.Pay is determined by years of experience as well as location(s) of the office. We hope that you find this position as an exciting opportunity and look forward to the potential of speaking with you! SouthernMED Pedatrics