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Medical Office Specialist / Northwest Physicians Group / PRN

Quick overview

The Medical Office Specialist is responsible for supervising the overall functions of the medical office, including patient scheduling, check-in/check-out processes, and proper registration documentation. Key duties also involve communication with patients and providers, handling insurance authorizations, collecting payments, entering charges, and managing medical records and supplies.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three years of related experience in a medical office setting. Essential qualifications include the ability to communicate effectively in English, remain calm under stress, evaluate information to make independent decisions, and perform various physical tasks like bending, lifting up to 30 lbs, and prolonged standing or sitting.

high schoolCommunicationComputer LiteracySupply ManagementDecision MakingAnswering PhonesRegistrationPatient Check-inPatient SchedulingDexterityMedical Records ManagementPatient Check-outCo-pay CollectionCharge EntryInsurance AuthorizationsPayment BalancingCash Payment Collection

Job description

Responsibilities

ABOUT NORTHWEST PHYSICIANS GROUP Northwest Physicians Group formed in 2013 with a focus towards population health management. The group has grown to a network of over 40 providers serving patients at numerous primary, specialty and urgent care locations in Amarillo, Texas. Northwest Physicians Group is affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495-bed system acute care hospital that serves approximately 650,000 residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. The system provides acute care services including: cardiac, pediatric, women's, emergency, surgical and behavioral healthcare.

Position Summary

Medical Office Specialist Supervises the overall functions of the medical office Patient scheduling Patient check-in and check-out Proper documenting registration Communication with patients and providers Answering phones Insurance authorizations Collecting co-pays and cash payments from patients Entering charges, payments, and balancing the day Medical records Supply management Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve As a Northwest Physicians Group employee you will be part of a first class organization offering: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
Prescription Drug Plans
Discounted Stock Plan
401(K) With Company Match

Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable): High school diploma or equivalent Minimum three years of related experience Ability to read, write and converse in English Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others Ability to remain calm during stressful situations Ability to respond to pages, telephones, and other auditory stimulation Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions Bending, crouching, hand/finger dexterity, kneeling, lifting/carrying (10-30 lbs), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, stooping, twisting, prolonged standing and/or sitting Ability to work in computer literate environment EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
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Medical Office Specialist / Northwest Physicians Group / PRN

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