Medical Office Support, Pacific Medical Group - North Portland

Job Description

Pacific Medical Group, part of Praxis Health, is seeking an experienced Medical Office Support professional with outstanding customer service skills for a full-time position. 

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

We are excited to share with you a short video that shows why the Praxis Health family is so special. Please click here: https://youtu.be/MrNWtn42prY

In this role, you will greet, screen, schedule clients, input correct client information, and perform clerical duties related to clinical service and other medical receptionist duties as necessary.

• Must have an aptitude to learn and love to work in the field of healthcare
• Must be someone who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Must have exceptional customer service skills, be highly organized, and detail oriented
• Experience with electronic medical records is a plus

Benefits:

We offer a competitive wage and benefits package, and on top of this, you will work with a talented group of providers, professionals and co-workers who are dedicated to the highest standards of quality care. The family of providers within the Praxis Health values those we provide for and we value our employees.

Benefit Highlights:

• Laboratory discounts for in house testing
• Medical with In-Network & Custom Network discounts (No out of pocket premium cost for employee only coverage)
• Dental (No cost for employee only coverage)
• 401(K) with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off

• Greets, screens and schedules patients.
• Inputs information into electronic health records and other support services platforms.
• Performs clerical duties related to clinical service. 
• Prepares and processes correspondence. Answers routine medical administrative inquiries. 
• Performs high volumes of reception duties including but not limited to answering and screening telephone communication, relaying messages, questions and other relevantinformation between patients and their clinical team.
• Obtains, verifies, and updates patient information and provides support services to patients and medical staff. 
• Assistance in Medical Record maintenance including retrieving and sending to offices and individuals as requested and required by state and federal laws.
• Ensures scheduling accuracy for ease and best use of provider and patient time.
• Vital contributor to internal communication via multiple software programs.
• Maintains files and assists establishing office systems. 
• Assists in the care and maintenance of office equipment. 
• Performs medical receptionist duties as necessary.
• Reliable attendance and presence at work.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:                                            

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum two years of experience in a medical office setting preferred.

About Us

Praxis Health is a family of medical groups providing high quality healthcare throughout the state of Oregon. Our community-based clinics are the DNA of our business, providing better medicine, advocacy for our patients, and a satisfying and collaborative culture for our providers and staff.

The Praxis family approach is dynamically different than other healthcare companies in Oregon. We are not “big box” health care, but rather a company of small groups and clinics, of nimble micro-cultures that can quickly adapt to industry changes, as well as patient needs.

We have been serving communities across the beautiful and adventurous state of Oregon for over 50 years! And we are pioneers and thought leaders in the industry. Our commitment to innovative and operational excellence has allowed us to create healthcare solutions that are both cost-efficient and cutting edge.

Come see how healthcare is done right!

General Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity for office machine operation including computer and calculator; stooping, bending to handle files and supplies, mobility to complete errands for deliveries, or sitting for extended periods of time.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, crawl, bend and twist as needed.  Requires walking on non-level surfaces, inside and outside the office, throughout the day. 
• Stress can be triggered by multiple staff demands and deadlines.
• Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff and patients.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EOE Disabled/Veteran

Praxis Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.