Medical Office Assistant.Non-Certified

Medical Office Assistant.Non-CertifiedOrthopedics - Sports MedicineLocation: New Orleans, LA SummaryThe Medical Office Assistant functions as the Patient Liaison, performing a variety of clinical, clerical, and administrative functions. The Medical Office Assistant ensures timely response to phone calls from patients, patient families and referring physicians; serves to prioritize nature of phone calls and assesses insurance status; arranges for reminder calls for patients and coordinates patient scheduling for the physicians at the clinic inclusive of medical diagnostic tests; provides necessary office files and requests outside medical records; ensures emergency phone calls are directed to the appropriate physician immediately; participates in patient satisfaction, quality of care and marketing surveys; and interfaces the office staff in terms of cross-coverage when someone is away. The Medical Office Assistant is also responsible for collecting co-pays, ensuring completion of physician referrals, verifying insurance eligibility and benefits, obtaining authorizations for office procedures, medications, and diagnostic imaging. Clinical duties include, but are not limited to, triaging patients, collecting medical information, recording vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, and weight), and assisting providers during procedures. Additional responsibilities will include maintaining the stock room and the physical environment of the exam and procedure rooms. Required Qualifications• High School Diploma or equivalent• Two years of clerical/administrative medical office experience Preferred Qualifications • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office• Familiarity with electronic medical records• Some knowledge of medical terminology• Prior experience in an Orthopaedic or Physical Therapy practice

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, US

Posted Date: 11/4/2025