Bristow, OK
Medical Assistant- Front Office Coordinator | Bristow, OK
Full-Time | $17 per hour
Medical front office duties and responsibilities
· Checking patients in and out when they arrive for medical appointments
· Answering the phone to address patient inquiries and scheduling appointments
· Documenting insurance information, personal information, payment methods and other important patient information
· Updating patient files and appointment information accurately
· Communicating information and important details to other medical care staff
· Contacting insurance companies regarding coverage, preapprovals, billing and other issues
· Processing payments from patients and handling billing issues between patients and insurance companies
· Managing various types of paperwork and other clerical duties
Medical front office skills and qualifications
· Strong customer service skills to interact positively with patients
· Exceptional communication skills with both patients and medical care providers to relay necessary information
· Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple responsibilities and handle interruptions
· Strong organizational skills to keep patient information confidential and organized
· Problem-solving skills for scheduling conflicts, missing documentation and other issues
· Attention to detail to ensure all patient information is accurate and available
· Compassion to help patients and caregivers in difficult situations
· Understanding of the importance of confidentiality