MEDICAL OFFICE SPECIALIST-FLOAT POOL
UHS
Summary
The Medical Office Specialist performs administrative duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures.
Job description
- Greets and registers patients in a prompt, pleasant, and helpful manner.
- Checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room.
- Assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
- Collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines.
- Assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures, charting.
- Relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
- Sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
- Completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments.
- Verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing charts to ensure information is completed and accurate.
- Setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Completed a Medical Office Assistant/Specialist program or Medical Assistant program preferred.
- Minimum of one year of medical experience preferred.
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.