Front Office Lead, Primary Care, (San Rafael), Full-Time, Days

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Job Summary
The Front Office Lead is a critical part of the leadership team for the practice and coordinates with the Lead Medical Assistant, Specialty Services Lead and the Practice Leader. The primary purpose for having a Front Office Lead is to provide leadership to the Front Office Coordinator (FOC's) Team and to coordinate the team to better serve both physicians and patients. This position will also be a primary assistant to the Practice Leader. The Front Office Lead will fully endorse and enthusiastically support The following tenets:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
In addition to performing all of the regular duties of Front Practice Coordinator, The FOL will work hand in hand with the Practice leader and Clinical staff in developing the Front Practice program and duties for the FOC's in the practice. The duties for the FOL are detailed below:

• The Lead Front Office Coordinator (LFOC) will be responsible for the direct day-to-day oversight of the Front Office Team. This will include but not be limited to:
• Training issues: the FOL is well versed in all areas of a busy Front Office. The incumbent is able to train and teach new skills to new or less experienced FOC's. This will include oversight and follow-through with all FOC's on the completion of front practice responsibilities, insurance and collection questions, Meaningful Use indices, and pay-for-performance indices. The FOL will also assist in interviews and train new employees.
• The FOL is computer and technology-savvy and learns new software well. The FOL will become Allscripts proficient and be able to assist clinicians and others in the practice to better utilize Allscripts.
• The FOL keeps abreast of new information and provides support to the FOC's as needed.
• The LFOC, under the direction of the practice leader, oversees the FOC assignments and staffing as needed to ensure appropriate coverage.
• The FOL works with the management team to improve the overall functioning of the practice.
• The FOL assists the Lead MA and the Specialty Services Coordinator in managing communications between the front and back practice, with an emphasis in enhancing and improving communication as well as in solving communications problems.
• The FOL will develop a schedule for Front Office side work.
• The FOL will assist the practice leader in the development and implementation of new practice polices and "Best Practices" procedures in the practice.
• The FOL will assist the Practice leader and other FOC's with billing concerns and collections issues.
• The FOL will learn the authorization process for the practice and assist others in managing this process.
• The FOL will run the staff huddle each week. S/he would be responsible the agenda, follow up and report to the practice leader
• The FOL or their designee will coordinate the Quick reference guide updating process.
• The FOL will assist the Practice Management with the development of forms and processes.
• The FOL will assist the practice leader with computer and telecom issues.
• The FOL will assure practice compliance with the following:
• Specialist referral and authorization are in place as needed.
• Recalls are properly being completed
• Best practices are being followed
• Deposits are properly being completed
• The FOL will actively participate in the hiring, review and disciplinary process for Front practice staff. Feedback will be given to the physicians and Practice leader as needed.
• Perform all other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 year of lead experience in a medical office.
• Experience with, and proficiency in, electronic medical records. Use of Allscripts and GPMS software a plus.
• Experience in surgery scheduling.
• Outstanding Microsoft Office skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated punctuality, reliability and professionalism.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrated expertise in tactful and professional communication
• Requires an ability to read, write, do arithmetic, and apply reasoning skills equal to that of the average high school graduate. Must be able to demonstrate accurate data entry and ability to work unsupervised.

Behavioral Standards:
We have adopted the following standards of behavior in addition to the job responsibilities listed above so we can create and maintain an optimal workplace environment. Your application for this position assumes you agree with and can maintain the following workplace values:

• Exceptional customer service
• Professionalism on the phone, in person, and with each other
• Respectful communication with patients, vendors, volunteers, and co-workers
• Effective teamwork
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment
• A positive attitude
• A good sense of humor and fun in the workplace
• Support of each other, the patients, and the practice

MarinHealth remains committed to the health and safety of our employees, patients, and the entire community. As such, MarinHealth requires employees to receive all required immunizations, including, MMR, flu (seasonal availability), and COVID-19 vaccine booster, as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, as required. Any exemptions from these requirements may be granted for limited and specific situations.
The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on the individual's skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications. This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position. Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.