Medical Office Specialist

UHS•Bradenton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Office Specialist (MOS) is responsible for front desk coverage for the medical practice which includes registration, check-in, collecting co-pays, scheduling appointments, billing patients, and scanning records into EMR, reports, and correspondence. The MOS possesses medical terminology knowledge, organization and communication skills, ability to adapt to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions, and professional appearance, all while maintaining a calm disposition, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Reliable, tactful, honest, and discreet in always maintaining confidentiality. Must be able to conduct specific assignments to successful conclusions. Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve. As a Manatee Physician Alliance employee you will be part of a first class organization offering: A Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match About Universal Health Services (UHS), Inc. One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Familiarity with medical terminology required.
Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)
Travel may be required to other MPA locations in the Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch area.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant/Specialist program or Medical Assistant program preferred.
Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year’s experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Office Specialist, preferred.

Responsibilities

checking schedules and organizing patient flow
accompanying patients to exam/procedure room
assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
collecting patient history
performing screenings per provider guidelines
assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures, charting
relaying instructions to patients/families
answering calls and providing pertinent information
sending/receiving patient medical records
obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
completing forms/requisitions as needed
scheduling appointments
verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics
managing charts to ensure information is completed and accurate
Assist with daily clerical operations, including answering multi-phone lines and making copies of documents, as necessary.
Accurately files patient charts; including scanning documents into files, as necessary.
Schedules patient appointments as necessary, return visits and Specialists.
Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary.
Other Duties as assigned.