Medical Office Manager job summary
A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.
Example of a Medical Office Manager job summary
Our busy medical practice is growing each day, and we are seeking an experienced and professional Medical Office Manager to join our team. In the role, the Medical Office Manager will work under the direction of the Director of Operations in providing management and leadership to our administrative team. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing a team of 20 employees. If you have experience working in an administrative role at a healthcare practice, we want to hear from you.
Medical Office Manager responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.
- Manage daily operations of the practice while maintaining a professional workplace
- Schedule and coordinate patient appointments to optimise client satisfaction and facility efficiency
- Create and update patients’ electronic health records
- Record and update personal and financial information
- Verify patient insurance
- Maintain total confidentiality of personal and financial data
Medical Office Manager qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Tertiary qualification preferred
- 2+ years’ experience in an administrative role at a healthcare practice
- Able to handle sensitive patient information with confidentiality
- Excellent customer service skills
- Professional and courteous in tone and information delivery
- Strong organisation and leadership skills
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