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Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Rutherford Regional Health Systems. Our team members are the cornerstone of our mission of making communities healthier. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just beginning your career, Rutherford Regional Health Systems has opportunities for you to utilize your skills and expertise.

Medical Office Assistant - PRN - Rutherford Orthopedic

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Req ID 7462-7833 Post Date May. 15, 2023 CategoryAdministrative FacilityRutherford Regional Health System
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Medical Office Assistants at RRHS are responsible for providing 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.

Company Description: 

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs.  We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

 

Rutherford Regional Health System’s partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke’s unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

Essential Functions: 

  • 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

Required Skills:

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.
 
Licenses: None

Minimum Education:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Why join our team?

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!

Rutherford Regional Health System includes the following:  Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Rutherford East Family Care, Forest City Family Care, Rutherford Children's Care, Rutherford Orthopedics, Chase Family Care, The Mammography Place, and Rutherford Surgical Associates.


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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