MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT/PSYCHIATRY - PT EVENINGS- M/T/TH (4-8)

Toledo Clinic • Sylvania, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Toledo Clinic's Psychiatry Practice is seeking a part-time Medical Office Assistant. This position will handle the day to day administrative office duties such as checking patients in and out, answer phones, schedule appointments, and medication pre-authorizations. Clinical responsibilities are minimal but will include: rooming patients and taking vitals. Performs various clerical duties to support the operation of the office. Rooms patients and takes vitals. Works under the supervision of the Physician.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a medical office is required
• Consistently arrives at work on time and adheres to regular work schedule
• Answering phones - courteously and professionally
• Scheduling appointments, lab tests, etc.
• Verifying referrals and/or pre-certifications
• Process medication pre-authorizations
• Updating insurance information
• Answering general patient questions
• Taking messages accurately and relaying to appropriate personnel
• Escorting patients to exam room
• Takes patient vitals
• Adheres to all Toledo Clinic policies and procedures
• Consistently arrives at work in appropriate/professional attire
• Completes all tasks within established time frame
• Excellent communication, phone, and organizational skills required
• Computer skills helpful
• Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed
• Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles
• HS diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

• Previous clerical experience in a medical office

Responsibilities

• Checking patients in and out
• Answering phones
• Scheduling appointments
• Medication pre-authorizations
• Rooming patients
• Taking vitals
• Verifying referrals and/or pre-certifications
• Updating insurance information
• Answering general patient questions
• Taking messages accurately and relaying to appropriate personnel
• Escorting patients to exam room
• Collecting co-pays
• Preparing and/or submitting charge tickets
• Preparing and cleaning exam rooms
• Sorting and filing patient charts

What This Job Offers

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