What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Office Support, Pendleton position at Praxis Health?
Job Description
Pendleton Family Medicine, of Praxis Health is seeking an experienced Medical Office Support professional with outstanding customer service skills for a full time position. We are looking for a candidate with a collaborative, team spirit and a willingness to support the needs of our patients as well as the goals of the job and the team.
In this role, a successful candidate:
- 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.
- Attends work regularly and on time.
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Benefit Highlights:
- Medical, Dental, Vision with In-Network & Custom Network discounts
- 401(K) with discretionary employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Free clinical diagnostic laboratory testing performed in house
Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour DOE
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM (hours are flexible)
Location: 2474 SW Perkins Ave. Pendleton, OR 97801
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 year customer service experience
- Typing Skills: 45 wpm minimum
- Must have an aptitude to learn and a passion to serve others.
- Must be someone who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment.
- Must have exceptional customer service skills, be highly organized, and detail oriented.
- Experience in a medical office setting is preferred, but not required
- Candidates with a demonstrated history of consistent employment, marked by continuity and minimal career gaps, will be strongly 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.
- 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 Veterans/Disabled: Praxis Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $17 - $19
