MEDICAL ASSISTANT

UHS•Lakewood Ranch, FL

12d

About The Position

The Medical Office Specialist (MOS) provides front desk coverage for Manatee Physician Alliance, a multi-specialty physician group offering primary care, cardiology, general surgery, and bariatric surgery. The role includes patient registration and check-in, collecting co-pays, scheduling appointments, billing patients, and scanning records into the electronic medical record system, reports, and correspondence. The MOS uses medical terminology and administrative skills while maintaining a professional appearance, calm disposition, confidentiality, and a patient-focused approach. The position requires organization, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, reliability, tact, honesty, discretion, and the ability to adapt to flexible schedules and frequent interruptions. The MOS is expected to complete assigned work successfully.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.
Be careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Have knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, systems, office procedures, and terminology.
Have knowledge of electronic equipment and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Have knowledge of customer and personal service principles, including assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

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 co-pays.
Schedule appointments.
Bill patients.
Scan records, reports, and correspondence into the electronic medical record system.