Medical Office Assistant

TEKsystems
$18.00 - $19.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Connecticut, Farmington
Nov 22, 2024
Job Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented and friendly Medical Office Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to support the efficient operation of our medical office. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to providing outstanding patient care. Key Responsibilities: * Acts as triage/receptionist for incoming patients and telephone calls * Schedules patient appointments for clinics, surgery and diagnostic testing * Assures availability of medical records * Prepares a variety of requests for patient diagnostic testing * May transport specimens * Receives/records tests results, notifies physicians of results; processes billing/insurance information * Sends out reminder cards/letters to cancel and reschedule appointments * May assist physicians in minor office procedures * Perform secretarial duties; keeps records/files; prepares reports/correspondence; may transcribe orders, discharge/admission summaries from tape recordings Qualifications: * Previous experience in a medical office or healthcare setting. * Proficiency with EPIC is a plus. * Strong organizational and multitasking skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain patient confidentiality. * Friendly and professional demeanor. * Basic knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures is a plus. * High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or relevant certification preferred. Details: * Pay: $18 - $19/hr. based on related experience. * Pay cycle - weekly \| medical, dental & vision benefits offered. * Schedule: Monday through Friday \| 8- hour shift within the hours of operation (8:00am - 5:00pm) Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.