Medical Office Assistant - Cardiology

Medical Office AssistantHeadquartered in Phoenix, IMS Care Center is a team of 500 employees and a physician-led organization united through its providers' commitment to high-quality innovative health care. Each day is a new day for ground-breaking ideas and unparalleled opportunity. Ours is a culture focused on what we can accomplish today, and where it can lead us tomorrow.IMS Care Center is currently searching for a professional, compassionate and knowledgeable individual to fill the position of Medical Office Assistant in our Cardiology department in Avondale. The Medical Office Assistant is responsible for answering a high volume of incoming calls and the scheduling and confirming of appointments.

This position may also be responsible for logging new patient's incoming referrals, and assisting the front office with work related to the support needs of the medical practice.ResponsibilitiesAnswer patient telephone calls and direct them to appropriate personScheduling and rescheduling of patient appointmentsVerify and update patient demographicsVerify eligibility for patientsRequirements1-2 years' experience preferredCardiology experience preferredExcellent communication skills-both written and verbalGood computer skills and being familiar with Microsoft (Word and Excel)EMR (Athena) experience a plusRequires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to interact with people from different backgrounds and culturesRequires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashionMust have knowledge of and follow HIPAA guidelines and secure Protected Health Information at all timesComputer skills that support efficient usage of systemsProfessional demeanor when working with patients face-to-face or over the phoneEducationHigh School Diploma or GEDMust have one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification, Registered Medical Assistant, Emergency Room or Emergency Medical Technician certification, or minimum of 2-5 years of medical assisting experienceExperience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software.Front Office experience is a clinical setting preferredRequires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashionMust have knowledge of and always follow HIPAA guidelines and secure Protected Health InformationCompensationMedical, Dental, and Vision benefits401k match availablePaid Time OffJoining IMS is more than saying "yes" to making the world a healthier place. It's discovering a career that's challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals but also create new ones.

We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. Our hope is that each day you'll uncover a new reason to love what you do. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now!You can look forward to a generous compensation package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off and a very lucrative 401K plan.*IMS is a tobacco-free work environmentIMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.