Medical Office Specialist

Job Overview

Medical Office Specialists are healthcare professionals that will work in the front desk or office area of a healthcare provider's clinic to manage communications with patients, insurers, and medical staff. They must have the ability to communicate and interact well with patients, providers, and co-workers. Our Medical Office Specialists are key members of the team that will ensure the delivery of high‑quality and cost‑effective health care is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Universal Health Services.

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Las Vegas, NV – known internationally as a major resort city and the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” The valley offers a range of communities from the Summerlin area to Green Valley, providing a family‑friendly environment for healthcare professionals.

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms; assisting patients with walking, transfers, dressing; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with procedures; charting; relaying instructions; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities: sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x‑ray reports, hospital notes, referral information; completing forms/requisitions; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing charts to ensure information is completed and accurate.

• A challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Office Specialist preferred
• Familiarity with medical terminology required
• Experience with patient check‑in and check‑out process (according to clinic protocol)
• General medical office procedures knowledge
• Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)
• Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

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One of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services, UHS has built an impressive record of performance. With approximately 99,000 employees and operations across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, and a physician network.