Medical Administrative Assistant 1-Univ Family Physicians (Knoxville)

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

12h • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Medical Administrative Assistant is responsible for patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, collecting patient payments, telephone triage, and general office duties

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED . (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
• One (1) year of experience in an administrative role in an office-based setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy work environment.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge and ability to work in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient registration/check-ins, patient collections, insurance and demographic verifications.
• Prepares and mails new patient applications.
• Completes PCP change forms when necessary, during check-in process.
• Answers phone calls and routes calls and messages through EMR.
• Schedules interpreter for hearing-impaired patients.
• Communicates with patients regarding appointments and wait times.
• Maintains cleanliness of front office space and waiting rooms.
• Answer appointment line and assist patients with scheduling appointments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED