Medical Office Assistant

Lifepoint Health • Paris, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Your experience matters. Paris Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Office Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. We’re committed to a culture of safety and engagement, making Paris Regional Health a place where people want to work. We see our team as a big family -- and it's always growing.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• None

Nice To Haves

• None

Responsibilities

• Provides front office support duties including, but not limited to, obtaining referrals and pre-certifications, collecting co-pays and missing patient data, scheduling appointments, and coding fee slips.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintains examination areas.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Reviews provider orders prior to patient leaving the clinic.
• Obtains informed consent for invasive procedures.
• Schedules referral appointments as necessary or as instructed by the provider.
• Maintains patient information in the computer system.
• Schedules and registers patients.
• Maintains patient information on the computer system.
• Post charges, completes paperwork, collects copays, deductibles and account balances.
• Assists in the completion of "end of day balancing/closing" and deposit preparations for courier pickup.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of infection control policies.
• Assists in maintaining office supply inventory. Inventory stock and reorder as necessary.
• Maintain supply levels that will insure smooth workflow.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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