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 its Centerpoint location in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. The role supports patient registration and check-in, copay collection, appointment scheduling, patient billing, and scanning records, reports, and correspondence into the electronic medical record (EMR). The MOS uses medical terminology and administrative knowledge while communicating professionally, adapting to flexible schedules and interruptions, maintaining confidentiality, and completing assignments reliably. The practice is part of a collaborative, patient-focused multispecialty physician group offering primary care, cardiology, general surgery, and bariatric surgery.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least one year of medical experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, systems, office procedures, and terminology.
• Knowledge of electronic equipment and 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, attention to detail, and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
• Medical terminology knowledge, organization and communication skills, adaptability to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions, professional appearance, discretion, and problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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.
• Complete assigned work reliably while maintaining confidentiality and a professional, calm, problem-solving approach.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Advancement opportunities
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

What This Job Offers

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