Office Assistant

Advocate Health • Rockmart, GA

11d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Front Office Assistant performs clerical functions related to the business operations of the medical practice. Duties include telephone responsibilities, scheduling, filing, copying, and other related tasks. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, with a schedule that varies. The stated operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute.
• Prior experience with front desk responsibilities in a medical office setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9/CPT coding.
• Accurate typing and filing skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to customer service and ability to communicate effectively with applicable customers and age groups.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year post-secondary course for medical office assistant.
• Experience using medical office information systems, electronic billing, and other automated functions.

Responsibilities

• Handle telephone responsibilities.
• Schedule appointments.
• Perform filing and copying.
• Carry out clerical functions related to the business operations of the medical practice.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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