Patient Services Specialist

Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Patient Services Assistant/Medical Secretary to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our medical office, providing exceptional support to both patients and healthcare professionals. The candidate will be responsible for managing front desk operations, maintaining patient records, and facilitating communication within the office. This job starts out as per diem but has the potential to become full-time employment.

Duties

• Greet patients and visitors warmly, ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Manage front desk operations, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
• Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Process insurance claims and verify patient eligibility, particularly with Medicare.
• Assist in medical coding and billing processes as needed.
• Utilize office management software such as Practice Fusion or Power2Practice for efficient record-keeping.
• Coordinate with the healthcare provider to ensure seamless patient care.
• Perform data entry tasks and maintain organized filing systems.
• Support office operations if applicable, ensuring all administrative tasks are completed efficiently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in medical office management or a similar administrative role is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical coding practices and insurance processes is a plus.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience in a medical office setting is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

If you are passionate about contributing to the healthcare field and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this vital role within our organization.

Pay: $16.90 - $18.48 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Medical office: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Carson City, NV 89703 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18