Medical Office Assistant / Catawba Valley Cardiology / Full Time
Summary of Performance Expectations
Promotes a professional patient centered practice image by efficiently performing a variety of business and clerical tasks designed to facilitate the smooth flow of patients and work throughout the medical office.
Accurately registers patients, manages the telephone, effectively schedules appointments, reviews, and prepares electronic health records to ensure necessary reports and confirms records are available for the patient visit, collects payments and co-payments and enters charges as necessary to capture the maximum payment reimbursement for services.
Utilizes a team-based approach to all tasks.
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
Comprehensive, accessible healthcare services in the Catawba Valley.
As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay.
With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.
Required Education & Credentials
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred: Formal technical or vocational education in Healthcare Management / coding.
Required Work Experience
- One year experience working in healthcare performing administrative duties using an electronic health record system (EHR), such as but not limited to working with ICD & CPT codes and scheduling.
- OR will consider two years’ experience in an Administrative Assistant or Customer Service position.
Preferred Knowledge and Experience
- A clear understanding of basic ICD and CPT codes.
- Formal technical or vocational education in Healthcare Management / coding.
- Preferred: Medical Coding and/or Insurance Billing experience.