Medical Office Assistant-Family Medicine

University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

Assists physicians and other primary health care providers with clerical, financial, and general medical office operations in an ambulatory practice.

What You Will Do

Performs administrative duties, answers telephones, greets patients, updates and files patient medical records, verifies patient demographic and insurance information, schedules appointments, and performs billing and bookkeeping.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must have good telephone skills, excellent customer service skills, ability to multi-task, and ability to type 35 wpm.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Knowledge of general medical office procedures
  • Good telephone skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to type 35 wpm
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Word
  • Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • General understanding and application of basic accounting principles

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
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