Medical Office Support, Thurston Medical Clinic

About the role

Thurston Medical Clinic, of Praxis Health is seeking an experienced Medical Office Support professional with outstanding customer service skills for a full time position.

Responsibilities

• Greets, screens, and schedules patients.
• Inputs information into electronic health records and other support services platforms.
• Performs clerical duties related to clinical service.
• Prepares and processes correspondence. Answers routine medical administrative inquiries.
• Performs high volumes of reception duties including but not limited to answering and screening telephone communication, relaying messages, and other relevant information between patients and their clinical team.
• Obtains, verifies, and updates patient information and provides support services to patients and medical staff.
• Assists in medical record maintenance including retrieving and sending to offices and individuals as requested and required by state and federal laws.
• Ensures scheduling accuracy for ease and best use of provider and patient time.
• Vital contributor to internal communication via multiple software programs.
• Maintains files and assists in establishing office systems.
• Affords assistance in the care and maintenance of office equipment.
• Performs medical receptionist duties as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision with In-Network & Custom Network discounts
• 401(K) with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Free clinical diagnostic laboratory testing performed in-house

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum 1 year (preferred 2+ years) of medical front office experience in a high-volume setting.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and insurance processes
• Excellent customer service, communication, and multitasking skills
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

About Our Company

Praxis Health is a family of medical groups providing high-quality healthcare throughout the state of Oregon. Our community-based clinics are the DNA of our business, providing better medicine, advocacy for our patients, and a satisfying and collaborative culture for our providers and staff. The Praxis family approach is dynamically different from other healthcare companies in Oregon. We are not “big box” health care, but rather a company of small groups and clinics, of nimble micro-cultures that can quickly adapt to industry changes, as well as patient needs. We have been serving communities across the beautiful and adventurous state of Oregon for over 50 years! And we are pioneers and thought leaders in the industry. Our commitment to innovative and operational excellence has allowed us to create healthcare solutions that are both cost-efficient and cutting edge.

General Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity for office machine operation including computer and calculator;
• stooping, bending to handle files and supplies,
• mobility to complete errands for deliveries, or sitting for extended periods of time.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Stress can be triggered by multiple staff demands and deadlines.
• Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff and patients.