Medical Office Specialist - Corvallis, OR (Immediate Start)

Company: Optum
Location: Corvallis
Posted on: July 3, 2025

Job Description:

Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Medical Office Specialist provides patient care in accordance with established methods and techniques and conforms to recognized standards. Possible Locations (Full-Time Onsite): - 2350 NW Century Dr. Suite 100. Corvallis, OR - 3680 NW Samaritan Dr. Corvallis, OR - 444 NW Elks Dr. Corvallis OR - 1705 Waverly Dr. SE Albany, OR - 633 NW North Albany Rd. Albany, OR - May be required to travel to one or multiple locations for onboarding & training, as needed Schedule: - 40-hour work week between the hours of Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm PST - May be required to work until 7pm depending on department/business need - Potential need for weekend shifts (between the hours of 10am-5pm) depending on department/business need - May require flexibility based on business need Primary Responsibilities: - Will participate in and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards Handbook. To this end, employees will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within - Greets patients for providers, answers the telephone, routing of calls/tasks, books appointments, verify patient insurance coverage, acts as cashier for payments and prepares for appointments - Greet and check patients in, verify current demographics and insurance coverage. Notifies back-office staff of patient’s arrival in a timely manner - Working knowledge of the referral process - Uses the correct search criteria to eliminate the creation of duplicate documentation and enters in the EHR - Contact the assistant or provider promptly when an acutely ill patient either telephones or approaches the reception desk with or without an appointment - Direct patient flow and prepare patients for exams - Proactively monitors and manages provider schedules for accuracy - Actively participate in the cleaning of shared work areas - Participate in the orientation and training of new employees - May work at multiple sites as determined by department necessity You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma/GED (or higher) - 1 years of experience in a service-related industry OR 6 months of customer service experience in a professional office setting Preferred Qualifications: - Intermediate level of computer and telephone skills, including Microsoft Office suite - Excellent proven customer service skills - Ability to work well with providers, clinical staff and patients - Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $27.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. RPO RED

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