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Administrative Medical Office AssistantLocation: South Holland Compensation: $17.50–$18.80/hourAbout Aunt Martha'sAunt Martha's Health and Wellness boldly commits to supporting the well-being of our communities, ensuring equity in access, and delivering exceptional care inspired by a culture of innovation. We are dedicated to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best—provide accessible healthcare and wellness services.Position SummaryUnder the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Administrative Medical Office Assistant provides frontline administrative support to patients, clinical staff, and health center operations. This role is responsible for patient registration, appointment scheduling, insurance verification, collection of co-pays and deductibles, and ensuring a welcoming, organized, and efficient front office experience.The ideal candidate demonstrates strong customer service skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple administrative tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.Key ResponsibilitiesUphold patient confidentiality and ethical behavior in alignment with Aunt Martha's policies.Provide administrative support to the health center and assist patients, visitors, and staff in a professional manner.Support multiple health centers within a designated region, as needed.Actively participate in daily team huddles to support clinic operations.Register new and returning patients using the electronic health record (EHR) system, ensuring completion of all required forms and accurate data entry.Verify insurance eligibility and income, and upload required documentation into the EHR.Refer uninsured or underinsured patients to enrollment specialists for insurance support.Answer phone calls professionally and courteously, route communications appropriately, and document all interactions in the EHR.Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments as needed.Conduct reminder and follow-up calls for missed appointments per protocol.Process patient check-outs, including collecting payments, issuing receipts, submitting claims, and scheduling follow-up visits as directed by clinical staff.Complete administrative tasks, phone messages, patient cases, and eligibility reviews by the end of business each day.Perform daily cash reconciliation and end-of-day batch closing accurately.Process medical record requests within established timeframes.Collect and distribute internal and external mail.Complete all required Core Curriculum training.Perform additional duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation & ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED required.At least one year of previous customer service experience required.Previous experience as a Medical Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Patient Access Representative, Front Desk Representative, or in a healthcare setting is strongly preferred.Additional RequirementsReliable transportation required.Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.Flexibility to work evening hours, weekends, and scheduled holidays as needed.Compensation and BenefitsHealth, Dental, and Vision InsuranceDisability and Life InsurancePaid Vacation, Sick Days, and HolidaysRetirement PlanEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee discounts on services such as cell phones, restaurants, and moreAunt Martha's is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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south holland, IL, 60473, US
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