Medical Office Assistant

**Your experience matters** Paris Regional Medical Center is part of [Lifepoint Health](https://lifepointhealth.net/locations), a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Office Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to *making communities healthier**^^**^®^*. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. **More about our team** We’re committed to a culture of safety and engagement, making Paris Regional Health a place where people want to work. We see our team as a big family -- and it's always growing. **How you’ll contribute** A Medical Office Assistant who excels in this role: - Provides front office support duties including, but not limited to, obtaining referrals and pre-certifications, collecting co-pays and missing patient data, scheduling appointments, and coding fee slips. - Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. - Maintains examination areas. - Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration. - Reviews provider orders prior to patient leaving the clinic. - Obtains informed consent for invasive procedures. - Schedules referral appointments as necessary or as instructed by the provider. - Maintains patient information in the computer system. - Schedules and registers patients. - Maintains patient information on the computer system. - Post charges, completes paperwork, collects copays, deductibles and account balances. - Assists in the completion of "end of day balancing/closing" and deposit preparations for courier pickup. - Demonstrates a working knowledge of infection control policies. - Assists in maintaining office supply inventory. Inventory stock and reorder as necessary. - Maintain supply levels that will insure smooth workflow. - Other duties as assigned. **What we’re looking for** - Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. - Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. - **Education**: Required: High school diploma or equivalent - **Licenses**: None - **Certifications:** None **Schedule: 5x8, Day shift, rotating weekends** **Why join us** People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: - **Comprehensive Benefits**: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. - **Financial Protection & PTO**: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. - **Financial & Career Growth**: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. - **Employee Well-being**: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). - **Professional Development**: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. **More about Paris Regional Medical Center** **Paris Regional Medical Center** is a 154-bed general acute-care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma communities for 111 years. Paris Regional is a Level III Trauma Facility, Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, Advanced Primary Stroke Care certified, and our orthopedic outcomes are in the top 5% in the nation. **EEOC Statement** Paris Regional Medical Center is an Equ…