Medical Office Assistant - GI Laboratory

Medical Office Assistant I

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

The Medical Office Assistant I serves as the first point of contact for patients within the Bassett Healthcare Network. This is a key role in the patient centered care team. Demonstrates excellence in all patient and customer encounters including face-to-face and telephone interactions. Assures that a high-quality patient experience takes place by providing administrative support to ambulatory patient care teams through excellent customer service, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills. Responsible for providing clear, accurate, timely communication to nurses and providers regarding patients. Responsible for accurate, appropriate scheduling of patients for optimum care and provider efficiency. Responsible for collecting demographic and financial information during the scheduling and/or registration processes to ensure full and timely revenue capture. May have direct revenue responsibility through payment collection, cash handling, processing of insurance eligibility and managed care information.

Responsibilities include:

• Reception/Call Handling
• Registration/Appointment Scheduling/Referrals
• Collection of Payment/Cash Handling
• Office Support/Cross Coverage/Confidentiality

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred
• 2 year / Associate Degree, preferred

Experience:

• Minimum one year of relevant work experience, required
• Minimum one year of customer service experience, preferred
• An associate degree may be considered towards one year of relevant work experience

Skills:

• Computer Skills
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Interacting with People

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Occasional grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, stooping
• Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, standing, talking, walking, seeing/monitor/computer use, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)

Hazards:

• Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Travel:

• No travel required

Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

USD $16.98/Hr. USD $25.47/Hr.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.