Medical Office Assistant

Do you have a passion for providing superior patient care? Are you highly organized and detail-oriented? We are currently seeking an experienced Medical Office Assistant to join our team at MedStar Health.The Medical Office Assistant is a key role in our organization, as you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, administrative, and clerical support to ensure that our patients have a positive experience. To be successful in this role, you should have a strong background in healthcare administration, excellent communication skills, and be comfortable using a variety of medical office equipment. If you are an experienced Medical Office Assistant with a desire to make a difference in the lives of our patients, we look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide excellent customer service to patients in a polite and professional manner.
2. Process patient paperwork and maintain patient records.
3. Answer phone inquiries and schedule appointments.
4. Handle insurance claims and billing.
5. Collect payments from patients and manage accounts receivable.
6. Assist in the completion of medical forms and coding.
7. Prepare and maintain medical equipment for use by patients and staff.
8. Follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.
9. Assist with clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, and photocopying.
10. Maintain medical office supplies inventory.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Medical Office Assistant in Washington, DC, USA is between $24,000 and $33,000 per year. This range is based on data from current job postings on the website.

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization. It operates more than 120 entities, including ten hospitals in the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area of the United States.