_Medical Receptionist/Office Assistant _
Urvi Patel, MD
Rolla, MO
*Medical Receptionist/Office Assistant Job Description*
*Job Overview*
Meramec Dermatology is looking for an office assistant/receptionist to join our growing dermatology practice in Rolla, MO.
Our practice is committed to providing an exceptional patient experience and a positive work environment.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional interpersonal skills and an upbeat personality.
*Responsibilities of Office Assistant*
- Presents a warm, welcoming environment to patients at the front desk
- Treats patients and coworkers with compassion and respect
- Answers telephones, schedules patient appointments
- Scans medical information and insurance information into electronic medical record system
- Assists with insurance verification and prior authorizations
- Processes payments from patients
- Receives packages, sorts mail, monitors and sorts incoming fax messages, sends outgoing mail with appropriate postage, and manages outgoing fax messages
- Complies with all healthcare regulations including HIPAA and OSHA
- Helps maintain a clean, tidy environment in the reception area
- Performs other office duties as assigned/necessary
*Qualifications for Office Assistant*
- High school diploma or its equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
- Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing in English
- Dependable and reliable
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills
- Proficient with printers, scanners, fax machines, computers, and electronic medical record systems
- Basic knowledge of patient care, medical terminology, insurance, billing, and coding
- Must have a positive attitude and respond well to constructive criticism
*Schedule for Office Assistant*
- Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4:30PM
*Benefits *
- Competitive pay, biweekly paychecks, PTO/Sick Time, medical, dental and vision insurance is offered, 401K and matching
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.
00 - $18.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
* Are you fully vaccinated for Covid-19?
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
* Medical Front Office: 1 year (Preferred)
* Insurance: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person