Mediabistro logo
job logo

Front Office Assistant - CATARACT SPECIALIST

Orlando Health, Orlando, FL, United States


Overview
Job Title:

Front Office Assistant

Status:

Full Time – Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Friday 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Department:

Cataract Specialist Office

Location:

13602 North 46th Street, Tampa, FL. Travels to Land O' Lakes on Thursday.

Job 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

Schedules patient appointments according to practice-specific scheduling protocols and patient preference, including 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 to and ensures compliance with Orlando Health and OHPE (OHPG, OPN) policy, procedures, and value statements.

Demonstrates competency in the use of office equipment and technology, and answers telephone calls appropriately.

Demonstrates a commitment to excellence 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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr