What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Office Assistant- Orthopedics position at Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics?
Description
Location Site: State Street
Department: SHMG Orthopedics
Position Type: Full Time
Start Time: 8:00
Salem Health Overview
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
Your Role With Us:
Medical Office Assistant- Salem Health Orthopedic Clinic
As a Medical Office Assistant you would be working with your team to manage the clinic patient schedule. Pre-register, register and check out patients according to procedure. Verify written physician orders for accuracy as compared to the procedure scheduled. Verify insurance benefits to determine eligibility and completes MSPQ, as needed. Collect co-pays, co-insurance and payments on past due accounts and other duties as required to ensure optimal functioning of the ambulatory clinic. Medical Office Assistants also oversee Health Information Management in the medical clinic setting, assuring completeness and HIPAA compliance in accordance with Salem Health policies.
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employerhttps://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.
Background/Expertise:
- High School Diploma or GED, OR advanced degree, OR a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a healthcare setting required.
- Previous clerk, office and/or administrative assistant work preferred.
- Previous medical experience in specialty clinic preferred.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
