Medical Front Office Assistant

Job Description
Position Summary

The Front Office Assistant provides support with the daily activities for ambulatory/physician office operations, including patient registration, telephone coverage, appointment scheduling, and patient referrals under the supervision of Manager Practice Operations, Medical Office Manager, Academic Program Manager, Academic Nurse Manager and/or Practice Site Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Schedules patient appointments according to practice specific scheduling protocols and patient preference, to include obtaining required pre-certification and authorization for office visit(s) when required.
• Obtains accurate and complete patient demographic and insurance information.
• Processes all requests for medical records according to Orlando Health and department specific policies and procedures.
• Adheres and assures compliance with Orlando Health and OHPE (OHPG, OPN) policy, procedures, and value statements.
• Demonstrates competency in use of office equipment, technology, and answers telephone calls appropriately.
• Demonstrate a Commitment to Excellence standards and actively engages to improve overall patient satisfaction experience.
• Interacts with patients and families in a professional manner.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Participates in Quality Assurance/Quality Indicator activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices the efficient use of supplies.
• Assists billing service as requested.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification

• None.

Experience

• Six (6) months experience in a clerical office, or general business, and/or customer service setting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Orlando, FL 32806: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person