Medical Office Coordinator - Non-Exempt | Singing River Medical Clinic - Pascagoula

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

7d • 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 be able to 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

• Answering phones
• Scheduling appointments
• Scanning and filing documents
• Coding and billing
• Patient referrals
• Insurance verification and precertification
• Perform 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