Office Assistant-LH Orthopedics Odenton

Luminis Health

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Bowie, Maryland

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Office Assistant is responsible for greeting, registering, and scheduling patients while maintaining accurate medical records in a computerized system. They also facilitate smooth office operations by coordinating with insurance companies and providing high-quality customer service to patients.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED, along with at least one year of clerical or billing experience in a medical office setting. You are also proficient in customer service and possess strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients and staff.

Must Have Skills for ATS

computerized practice management system

Medical Interpretation certification

Job Description

Position Objective:

The Office Assistant works in a ambulatory setting, performing an important variety of duties including: greeting, registering, scheduling, and checking out patients on a computerized practice management system. Responsibilities also include maintaining and safe-keeping of patient medical records and contributing to smooth patient flow within the office. The Office Assistant provides stellar customer service in all patient interactions whether in fact to face meetings or by telephone. The Office Assistant works in a cooperative, friendly and results oriented manner with all other members of the practice staff and the Physician(s).

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

  1. Greets and accurately registers patients into the practice management system. Communicates with insurance companies and other medical offices to obtain referrals and verifications of coverage.
  2. Performs scanning and abstracting duties.
  3. Obtains patient records from various offices and hospitals as needed.
  4. Answers and screens office calls, makes patient appointments, takes messages and redirects calls as appropriate.
  5. Performs daily business operations

Educational/Experience Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED required or documentation of graduation from an accredited training program preferred.
  • One year of clerical/billing experience in a medical office setting, preferred.
  • Customer Service experience, strongly preferred.

RequiredLicense/Certifications:

  • If serving as a bilingual/multilingual interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required to perform the duties of a qualified interpreter. 

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will not be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Pay Range$17.50—$26 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview:
•    Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
•    Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
•    Paid Time Off
•    Tuition Assistance Benefits
•    Employee Referral Bonus Program
•    Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
•    Wellness Programs
•    Employee Assistance Programs and more
*Benefit offerings based on employment status

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Luminis Health

Luminis Health is a nationally recognized health system in Maryland. With more than 700 inpatient beds and nearly 100 sites of care across the region, including Anne Arundel Medical Center, Doctors Community Medical Center, J. Kent McNew Family Medical Center, Pathways, and Luminis Health Clinical Enterprise, we are committed to providing easy access to high-quality care, near to where people, live, work and play. Luminis Health believes that health and wellness are fundamental to everyone and by working side by side with our community, patients, and partners, we generate a positive impact for all. We are committed to diversity and addressing health equity. We believe access to healthcare should be refreshingly easy. Our R.I.S.E. values of Respect, Inclusion, Service, and Excellence guide how we work together every day. We will enhance the health of the people and communities we serve, because we believe that we're better together. All of us.
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