What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Office Assistant position at Integrated Medical Services?
Headquartered in Phoenix, Integrated Medical Services is a team of 500 employees and a physician-led organization united through its providers’ commitment to high-quality innovative health care. Each day is a new day for ground-breaking ideas and unparalleled opportunity. Ours is a culture focused on what we can accomplish today, and where it can lead us tomorrow.
Integrated Medical Services, Inc. is currently searching for a professional, compassionate and knowledgeable individual to fill the position of Medical Office Assistant in our Cardiology department in Avondale. The Medical Office Assistant is responsible for answering a high volume of incoming calls and the scheduling and confirming of appointments. This position may also be responsible for logging new patient’s incoming referrals, and assisting the front office with work related to the support needs of the medical practice.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for answering patient telephone calls and directing them to the appropriate person
- Responsible for the scheduling and re-scheduling of patient appointments
- Ensure all pertinent information from the patient is registered
- Send a letter to the patient and referring provider when unable to contact patient
- May verify eligibility for all appointments
- May sort referrals accordingly to each referral coordinator
- May coordinate with MA to ensure they have received records
- Verify and update patient demographics
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- 2-3 years’ experience preferred
- Strong oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with peers and physicians
- Computer kills
- Able to work in a fast paced environment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Keeps a professional manner when answering the phone at all times
- Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and i
- Medical experience and EHR knowledge preferred
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Medical Assistant Diploma or Certification required
Compensation:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- 401k match available
- Paid Time Off
Joining Integrated Medical Services is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. Our hope is that each day you’ll uncover a new reason to love what you do. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now!
You can look forward to a generous compensation package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off and a very lucrative 401K plan.
*IMS is a tobacco-free work environment
IMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
