Front Office

This Front Office Clerk is full time days working at 2300 S. Houghton Rd. 

Summary:

Provides non-clinical support services to an outpatient clinic including greeting, instructing and directing patients and visitors upon entry into the clinic. Provides a variety of scheduling, insurance, billing and office support administrative tasks. Serves as a liaison between patients and medical support staff.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

Education:

Required: High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Experience: 

Required: One (1) year experience in health related field or graduate of a Medical Administrative Assistant (MAA)
Preferred: Knowledge of insurance plan eligibility processes; experience dealing with customers face to face or by phone 

Skills:

Appropriate prioritization while achieving safety and quality in a high volume environment; Engaging and effective communication and service skills; Adherence to policy and procedures; Process improvement oriented; Self-initiative to assist with whatever is needed.

Licenses/Certifications:

None required.

Northwest Medical Center Houghton is a 52-bed, full-service hospital serving Tucson's east side. With a cath lab, labor and delivery unit, intensive care and neonatal intensive care units, full lab and radiology services and four operating rooms supporting a broad array of specialties, Northwest Medical Center Houghton holds plenty of opportunity for applicants. Whether caring for patients at the bedside or supporting the hospital in a non-clinical role, we're excited to build a team who can really make an impact on our community.  NMC Houghton is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.