Medical Office Assistant - Bilingual Spanish/English $20/hr

Company: Vaco Staffing
Location: Southaven
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

Vaco Memphis is looking to hire a Medical Office Assistant for a Medical Office in Southaven, MS. This opportunity requires someone that is bilingual (Spanish and English) speaking. The ideal candidate will have a least 3 years of experience with multi-line phone systems, electronic health records/scheduling programs and insurance verification.Responsibilities:

• Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
• Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time, and exam room utilization by efficiently scheduling appointments.
• Keeps patient appointments on schedule by verifying patient insurance benefits and eligibility prior to the appointment; reminding patients of their appointment the day before; registering and checking in patients in a timely manner; preparing necessary documents for the visit; notifying provider of patients' late arrival; rescheduling or moving late arriving patients when necessary.
• Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records.
• Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating patient demographics and insurance information in the electronic health records system.
• Maintains accurate financial records by updating patient financial information; recording and collecting patient charges; providing patients with receipts for payments.
• Encourages patient compliance with preventive care by reaching out to patients and reminding them when they are due for preventive exams and screenings.
• Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information per HIPAA regulations.
• Understands and complies with OSHA and any other regulatory requirements.
• Maintains operations by following FOFHC policies and procedures.Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English is required
  • Medical Assistant either by education or experience
  • Knowledgeable of Managed Care policies and procedures and is familiar with obtaining information from health plans and IPAs
  • Excellent verbal, telephone and communication skills
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office and possesses strong computer skills

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