Medical Office Specialist

Medical Office SpecialistJoin our South Texas Health System Clinics team! Providers with South Texas Health System Clinics deliver high quality family medicine, health screenings and advanced specialized care to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. STHS Clinics is committed to delivering quality healthcare and service excellence. Our clinics are affiliated with South Texas Health Systems' four acute care hospitals, behavioral health hospital, six freestanding emergency rooms and one joint venture hospital. Specially trained and highly experienced, our physician group treats a wide range of conditions using advanced technologies and minimally invasive techniques.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.Job Duties/Responsibilities:Checking schedules and organizing patient flowAccompanying patients to exam/procedure roomAssisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.Collecting patient historyPerforming screenings per provider guidelinesAssisting physicians/nurses with various procedures, chartingRelaying instructions to patients/familiesAnswering calls and providing pertinent informationFulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include:Sending/receiving patient medical recordsObtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.Completing forms/requisitions as neededScheduling appointmentsVerifying insurance coverage and patient demographicsManaging charts to ensure information is completed and accurateBenefit and Rewards Highlights:Retention Bonus Program if offeredLoan Forgiveness Program if offeredChallenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time OffExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans401(K) with company match and discounted stock planSoFi Student Loan Refinancing ProgramTuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain UniversityCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!Pet InsuranceMore information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com