Clinic Office Assistant - Bone and Joint - Jackson
Merit Health · Jackson, MS · 6 days ago
AdministrativeFull-time
Job Summary
The Clinic Office Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient operations within the clinic. This role is responsible for patient check-in and check-out, scheduling appointments, handling patient inquiries, processing payments, and maintaining accurate records.
Essential Functions
- Greets and assists patients during check-in and check-out, ensuring accuracy in patient information and documentation.
- Schedules patient appointments, obtains pre-certifications, and coordinates with providers for testing, procedures, and surgeries.
- Collections time-of-service (TOS) payments, issues invoices, and processes financial transactions in compliance with clinic policies.
- Maintains and updates patient records, ensures quality control, and addresses gaps in care.
- Answers phone calls, responds to inquiries regarding clinic policies and services, and routes messages appropriately.
- Enters charges and codes invoices for billing, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
- Maintains and updates office and clinic supply inventory, placing orders as needed to ensure availability of necessary materials.
- Assists in handling physician call schedules, provider reimbursements, and license renewals.
- Supports clinical staff as needed, including assisting in triage and coordinating patient referrals.
- Ensures a clean and organized work environment, following infection control and safety protocols.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 0-2 years of experience in a medical office, clinic, or healthcare administrative setting required.
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and office software.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Customer service-oriented with a professional and courteous demeanor.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, scheduling, billing, and insurance verification preferred.
- Certified Medical Office Administrative Assistant (CMAA) preferred.