What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Office Assistant position at Idaho Hand Institute?
Overview
Idaho Hand Institute provides specialized orthopedic care for conditions affecting the hands and upper extremities. Our team is committed to providing high-quality care and a professional, positive experience for our patients. We are looking for an organized, dependable individual to join our team!
As an Office Assistant you will work closely with our physicians, medical assistants, patients, and surgical facilities to coordinate surgeries, appointments, and other aspects of patient care.
Responsibilities
- Schedule surgical procedures, pre-operative testing, follow-up visits, and other provider-directed appointments.
- Obtain and coordinate authorizations for Worker's Compensation patients, MRIs and other imaging, EMGs, and other services as needed.
- Coordinate referrals and second-opinion consultations.
- Coordinate patient paperwork including FMLA and short-term disability forms, and obtain medical records as needed.
Qualifications
- Medical office, clinic, front desk, clerical, or administrative experience preferred; demonstrated patient service and phone communication skills are important.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems and health information management.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, medical records, health insurance and familiarity with ICD-10 and diagnosis codes preferred.
- Bilingual ability is a plus.
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18