Clinic Office Assistant, OB/GYN
Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL
Job Title: Clinic Office Assistant - OB/GYN
Location: Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL
Hours of Operation
- Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(No weekends, No holidays, No Call)
Job Summary
The Clinic Office Assistant provides administrative and clerical support for efficient clinic operations. Responsibilities include patient check-in/check-out, appointment scheduling, handling patient inquiries, processing payments, and maintaining accurate records. The role also supports healthcare providers and aims to ensure a positive patient experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and assist patients during check-in and check-out, ensuring accuracy of patient information and documentation.
- Schedule patient appointments, obtain pre-certifications, and coordinate with providers for testing, procedures, and surgeries.
- Collect time-of-service (TOS) payments, issue invoices, and process financial transactions per clinic policies.
- Maintain and update patient records, ensure quality control, and address gaps in care.
- Answer phone calls, respond to inquiries about clinic policies and services, and route messages appropriately.
- Enter charges and code invoices for billing, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
- Monitor and maintain office and clinic supply inventory, placing orders as needed.
- Assist in handling physician call schedules, provider reimbursements, and license renewals.
- Support clinical staff as needed, including assisting in triage and coordinating patient referrals.
- Ensure a clean and organized work environment, following infection control and safety protocols.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
- Office software
- Medical terminology (preferred)
- Scheduling (preferred)
- Billing (preferred)
- Insurance verification (preferred)
Qualifications
- 0-2 years of experience in a medical office, clinic, or healthcare administrative setting required.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Customer service-oriented with a professional and courteous demeanor.
Licenses and Certifications
- Certified Medical Office Administrative Assistant (CMAA) preferred.
Additional Information
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.