Medical Administrative Assistant

Hours: full-time 37.5 hours per weekMon-Fri 8:30-5

Location: Bedford Wellness Center

Compensation dependent on experience

Position Summary

The Medical Administrative Assistant serves as the initial contact for Horizon clients at varying Horizon locations. This position performs administrative and office support activities these may include collecting demographic information insurance verification collecting balances assisting the billing team bank deposits sort and distribute mail daily filing archiving old files processing itemized statement requests documenting accounts and financial interviews as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• High School or GED
• One year of related medical office experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered.

Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of administrative and clerical principles methods and procedures to complete work assignments. Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information obtained through the course of completing assignments (e.g. and personnel-related issues projects). Knowledge of medical office practice and environment including medical terminology and abbreviations. Knowledge of electronic calendaring programs (e.g. Microsoft Outlook Credible) for scheduling appointments and setting reminders. Knowledge of medical insurance government healthcare programs health insurance claim forms medical documentation and data entry. Ability to learn the varying complexities of medical billing including different types of insurance plans and government-assisted programs (Medicare Medicaid) and local benefits. Knowledge of billing procedures/policy compliance for social service departments courts hospitals employers insurance carriers and referring agencies.

Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends holidays etc.) as required. Ability to drive and must possess a valid drivers license. May be required to travel to different Horizon work sites during the day based on operational needs or provide admin support at other locations. Regular attendance at training and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.

HORIZON ENVIRONMENT

Horizon Behavioral Health Community Services Board (CSB) is located in the beautiful heart of Central Virginia. Whether your passions be hiking the Appalachian Trails kayaking the James River Blueways or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway Lynchburg Virginia offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals outdoor activities world-class performing arts and a revitalized downtown that placed it at the top of the list by as the 2019 best place for millennials to move. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in Lynchburgs 2021 Giving Back Award Best of Lynchburg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years and named Best Place to Work by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2023 and again in 2024!

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

Were proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia while several options exist for life health dental and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizons annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. Horizons clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.

To Apply Please visit our online career center at Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).