Medical Office Assistant Jobs

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Spending Account
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO
• Life Insurance
• 403b

Company Overview
Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.
Job Summary
The Medical Office Assistant is responsible for general office duties that include answering the main switchboard and greeting and assisting all internal and external customers. The Medical Office Assistant also completes medical office duties related to scheduling appointments, verifying information, collecting patient fees, and billing services.
Responsibilities
Receptionist Functions:

• Answers the main switchboard in a timely, courteous manner. Operates switchboard with a minimum of four incoming lines, takes and routes messages properly, and processes all incoming telephone calls for the facility.
• Greets and assists internal and external customers upon entering the facility in a professional manner.

Medical Office Assistant Functions:

• Checks in all individuals at the front desk and directs them to the appropriate clinical staff to ensure schedule is followed. Verifies address and phone number of all individuals served at time of check in.
• Completes financial duties including verification of insurance on initial visits for new patients and regular visits for existing patients. Instructs patients on pay scales or fees.
• Accurately bills the daily service tickets for Psychiatrists, ARNPs, and Clinicians.
• Makes requests for interpreters as needed
• Schedules, reschedules, cancels, and confirms appointments face-to-face and on the telephone for Psychiatrists, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP), and Clinicians.
• Collects fees, writes receipts and records cash receipts.

Qualifications

• One year office experience or experience in the healthcare field is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and use of the Internet.
• Ability to use a multi-line phone and paging system.
• Proficiency in the MHRC MIS System demonstrated within three months of employment.
• In order to be considered, candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent required; some college or additional technical training preferred.

Position Details
This position is a Full Time Days position: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.