Job description
Planned Parenthood of Maryland (PPM) is a not-for-profit family planning agency that provides high-quality, affordable reproductive health care for women, men, and teens. Our mission is to enable all Marylanders to have access to a wide range of high-quality, affordable reproductive health care services. We help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health, family planning options, and sexuality.
Why Join us? As a Medical Office Assistant with PPM, you will be a part of supporting a passionate team that plays a vital role in the lives of others! And joining PPM, means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, doctors, and clinic managers – if you want your Medical Office Assistant career to be a part of a passionate and diverse group - we are looking for you!
Job Description:
The Medical Office Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to the clinic. Facilitates communication, correspondence and contributes to patient care. Ensures the smooth flow of patients through the clinic for patient appointments. Offers friendly, courteous assistance to every customer to ensure they have a positive and professional experience.
Overview of what you as a Medical Office Assistant will do:
- Make health center appointments, including appropriate financial and insurance eligibility.
- Assist patients with verbal registration including appropriate financial and insurance eligibility screening.
- Correctly enters patient information into the Electronic Practice Management system and Electronic Health Record system.
- Protects Patients’ Rights by adhering to all HIPAA requirements including maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal, and financial information.
- Perform daily periodic quality assurance activities.
Customer Service:
- Demonstrates PPM customer service standards.
- Social perceptiveness and service oriented.
- Provides patients with opportunity to provide feedback through patient surveys and reviews.
- Greets clients politely and promptly and provides correct information for registration and check-out.
Health Center Operations:
- Off community referrals and resources to patients.
- Prepares for next day appointments (confirmation calls, insurance verification).
- Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software.
Works With Others:
- Medical Office Assistants have contact with employees, patients, and outside agencies, furnishing and obtaining information. Requires a cooperative and courteous attitude, as well as excellent phone and communication skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED with six months experience working in a health care center; OR one year of experiencing working in a health care setting performing front office medical assistant duties; OR two years of customer service experience.
- Bilingual – a plus!
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Benefits Overview:
- Competitive Pay
- Competitive Benefits Package Including:
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurances;
- Life, Short-Term and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
- PTO - first year 18 days accrued
- Parental Leave
- Educational Assistance
- Parking Subsidized
- And More...
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