Sample Job Description for Medical Office Specialist


A sample job description template for the position of Medical Office Specialist is given below:

Job Title: Medical Office Specialist

Location of the Job: 726 West Barstow

Years of Experience: 1 to 3 Years

Job Type: Full Time Employee

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree

Job Summary:

Our customer, a leading healthcare provider in the Fresno Community, is seeking qualified candidates for a temp-to-hire opportunity at one of their Fresno medical practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Balances cash drawer daily and prepares daily deposit. Maintains cash log records for manager’s review.
  • Greeting incoming and outgoing patients and visitors with a warm and friendly welcome.
  • Batches encounter forms for the billing office.
  • Answers the telephones by the third ring in a friendly, professional manner.
  • Sorts and distributes incoming faxes and mail.
  • Performs data entry of patient demographics, referrals and billing information.
  • At patient check-in, completes and or updates patient information in chart for the medical assistant;
  • Takes complete and accurate messages with the current date and time and delivers messages to the appropriate party as soon as possible.
  • Maintains, cleans and organizes the patient reception area as needed. Ensures video loop in waiting area is running.
  • Pulls charts one week prior to patient’s appointment.
  • At patient check-out, schedules any follow-up appointments with providers.
  • Schedules patient appointments for each physician, using their individual protocols.

Position Requirements:

  • Capability of prioritizing according to immediate demands in a fast-paced environment
  • Accurate record keeping -Proficient in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio)
  • Exceptional grammar and spelling skills
  • Above average skill in MS Outlook
  • Ability to pass a 7 year felony including misdemeanor background check and a pre-employment drug screen

Salary: $20.00 – $24.00 Hourly DOE