Friends of Family Health Center (FOFHC) is seeking a Front Office Assistant for its Behavioral Health Department (BH). As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the BH Department. You will support doctors, therapists, other front and back office staff, and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication.
Responsibilities
- Verify insurance eligibility
- Organize and schedule appointments
- Greet and assist patients
- Float departments as needed
- Assist the Providers (Psychiatrists and Therapists) in their work, as needed
- Update and file medical records and insurance reports
- Document in electronic health record, as needed
- Assist during medical examinations/sessions
- Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year Front Office medical experience preferred
- Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures (EPIC experience preferred)
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Social perceptiveness and service oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Clinic
- Medical office
- Outpatient
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Back Office Medical: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
License/Certification:
- Medical Assistant Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person