Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Memphis, TN
5,001-10,000 employees

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. An important part of the patient care team, an MOA consistently exhibits the core principles of patient- and family-centered care. The Medical Office Assistant works closely with patients and families, management, staff and clinicians and is responsible for the success of all front desk functions in the ambulatory/clinic site. Common duties of this position include answering the phone, triaging patient calls, registering patients in the EMR, preparation of chart contents, records retrieval and filing, collecting payments from responsible party, and assisting patients with the patient portal. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in the The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. An important part of the patient care team, an MOA consistently exhibits the core principles of patient- and family-centered care. The Medical Office Assistant works closely with patients and families, management, staff and clinicians and is responsible for the success of all front desk functions in the ambulatory/clinic site. Common duties of this position include answering the phone, triaging patient calls, registering patients in the EMR, preparation of chart contents, records retrieval and filing, collecting payments from responsible party, and assisting patients with the patient portal. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in the The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values.

  • Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information including personal and financial information.
  • Schedules new appointments as needed and makes confirmation calls to patients with upcoming appointments.
  • Collects co-pays and insurance data to ensure full and proper payment.
  • Manages the front desk area by greeting patients and visitors and responding to request for information in person or by phone.
  • Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • 1-3 years Insurance verifications or authorizations
  • 1-3 years Physician office
  • 1-3 years Scheduling
  • Basic understanding of medical terminology.
  • Knowledge of coding preferred.
  • Knowledge of general business operations, scheduling, insurance, and coding.
  • Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
  • Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs and standard office equipment.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with others.
  • Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations.
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment such as PC, copier, fax machine, printer.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
  • Ability to provide customer service consistent with MLH values.
  • Certified Medical Office Assistant National Center for Competency Testing
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant National Healthcareer Association
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