Medical Office Specialist

About South Texas Health System – Clinics Join our South Texas Health System Clinics (formerly Valley Care Clinics) team! Providers with STHS 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. Medical Office Specialist (MOS) Responsibilities The Medical Office Specialist 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, adaptability to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions, maintains a professional appearance and calm disposition, and demonstrates problem solving and decision‑making skills. The MOS is reliable, tactful, honest and discreet in maintaining confidentiality at all times. Job Duties / Responsibilities Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms; assisting patients with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures, charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information. Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned: sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing charts to ensure information is completed and accurate. Benefits and Rewards Highlights Retention Bonus Program if offered. Loan Forgiveness Program if offered. Challenging and rewarding work environment. Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off. Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans. 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan. SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program. Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University. Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries. Pet Insurance. More information available on our benefits guest website: benefits.uhsguest.com. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant/Specialist program or Medical Assistant program preferred. Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Office Specialist preferred. Familiarity with medical terminology required. Experience with patient check‑in and check‑out process (according to clinic protocol). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr