Medical Office Specialist / Northwest Physicians Group / PRN

Responsibilities

ABOUT NORTHWEST PHYSICIANS GROUP

Northwest Physicians Group formed in 2013 with a focus towards population health management. The group has grown to a network of over 40 providers serving patients at numerous primary, specialty and urgent care locations in Amarillo, Texas. Northwest Physicians Group is affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495-bed system acute care hospital that serves approximately 650,000 residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. The system provides acute care services including: cardiac, pediatric, women's, emergency, surgical and behavioral healthcare. Position Summary: Medical Office Specialist Supervises the overall functions of the medical office Patient scheduling Patient check‑in and check‑out Proper documenting registration Communication with patients and providers Answering phones Insurance authorizations Collecting co‑pays and cash payments from patients Entering charges, payments, and balancing the day Medical records Supply management Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi‑specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve. Benefits Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable): High school diploma or equivalent Minimum three years of related experience Ability to read, write and converse in English Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others Ability to remain calm during stressful situations Ability to respond to pages, telephones, and other auditory stimulation Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions Bending, crouching, hand/finger dexterity, kneeling, lifting/carrying (10‑30 lbs), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, stooping, twisting, prolonged standing and/or sitting Ability to work in computer literate environment 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job‑related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Hospital Services Inc.