Medical Office Coordinator - Non-Exempt | Singing River Colorectal Surgery

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Office Coordinator facilitates excellence in the care of patients by welcoming and assisting patients during their care. He/She is responsible for the clerical functions of the office, answering phones; scheduling appointments; scanning and filing documents; coding and billing; patient referrals; insurance verification and precertification. Performs role of Practice Manager / Practice Administrator / Office Manager during his/her absence.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ progressively responsible medical office experience required.
• Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision-making abilities.
• Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
• Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
• Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
• Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree in related field.
• Previous CPT and ICD Coding experience preferred.
• Previous insurance and precertification experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates excellence in the care of patients by welcoming and assisting patients during their care.
• Responsible for the clerical functions of the office, answering phones.
• Scheduling appointments.
• Scanning and filing documents.
• Coding and billing.
• Patient referrals.
• Insurance verification and precertification.
• Performs role of Practice Manager / Practice Administrator / Office Manager during his/her absence.

What This Job Offers

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