MEDICAL ASSISTANT

UHS•Sarasota, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Office Specialist (MOS) provides front-desk coverage for Manatee Physician Alliance’s medical practice at Centerpoint in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. The role handles patient registration and check-in, copay collection, appointment scheduling, patient billing, and scanning records, reports, and correspondence into the electronic medical record (EMR). The position requires medical terminology knowledge, organization and communication skills, the ability to adapt to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions, and a professional appearance. The MOS is expected to remain calm, use problem-solving and decision-making skills, maintain confidentiality, and carry assignments through to completion. Manatee Physician Alliance is a multi-specialty physician group offering primary care, cardiology, general surgery, and bariatric surgery. Its physicians, advanced practitioners, and staff provide collaborative, patient-focused care. As part of Independence Physician Management, the organization is within Universal Health Services (UHS), which operates physician networks and healthcare facilities in multiple markets.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, systems, and office procedures and terminology.
Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, including assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Reliability, responsibility, dependability, and the ability to fulfill obligations.
Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
Organization and communication skills.
Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Professional appearance and the ability to maintain a calm disposition.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Medical Office Assistant/Specialist program or Medical Assistant program.
At least one year of medical experience.

Responsibilities

Provide front-desk coverage for the medical practice.
Register and check in patients.
Collect copayments.
Schedule appointments.
Bill patients.
Scan records, reports, and correspondence into the EMR.
Maintain confidentiality and carry assignments through to successful completion.