Front Desk Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Front Desk 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 3355 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 The Front Desk plays a crucial role in managing the first point of contact with patients and visitors in a clinical office. This role includes answering phones, scheduling appointments, managing patient check-ins and check-outs, verifying patient information, and providing excellent customer service. The Front Desk must be organized, professional, and compassionate, as they are key to maintaining a smooth flow of operations in the office and ensuring patient satisfaction. Must be bilingual (English/Spanish).

Key Responsibilities:

• The candidate must be able to travel to both the Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens offices as needed.
• Greet patients and visitors warmly and professionally, ensuring they feel welcome.
• Direct patients to appropriate areas within the office and inform healthcare providers of patient arrival.
• Assist patients with any forms or documents they may need to complete at check-in.
• Verify and update patient information, including personal details and insurance information, in the system and patient charts.
• Maintain and organize patient files, ensuring they are accurate and up-to-date.
• Assist with data entry to ensure patient records are accurate and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Schedule patient appointments, ensuring optimal provider availability and efficient use of office time.
• Manage and maintain an organized appointment calendar, ensuring no scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate and confirm patient appointments via phone or email and reschedule any missed or canceled appointments.
• Ensure all patient charts are updated with appointment details.
• Check for referrals and authorizations for all patients; assist patients in obtaining referrals when necessary.
• Collect co-payments, co-insurance, deductibles, and past due balances from patients at check-in or check-out.
• Process patient check-out by confirming next appointments and handling billing or co-payment arrangements.
• Verify patient insurance information and ensure proper documentation for claims.
• Provide patients with billing statements and assist with insurance inquiries.
• Generate personalized service forms for registered patients to document services provided and procedures performed during visits.
• Ensure all patient charts are filed daily by the end of the day.
• Open and close the office as scheduled.
• Prepare the daily sign-in sheet.
• Assist supervisors and/or office managers with the preparation of daily deposits and incoming/outgoing transfers.
• Manage office supplies and inform the office manager when restocking is required.
• Monitor and maintain office equipment, ensuring it is functioning properly.
• Provide exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns or complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Offer assistance to patients with special needs, ensuring accessibility to all services.
• Ensure the front desk and waiting areas remain clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Ensure all patient interactions and data management comply with HIPAA and other privacy regulations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times, safeguarding sensitive health information.
• Assist with other medical needs, including scheduling telephone inquiries and check-out procedures.

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Language Skills:

Must be bilingual (English/Spanish) to effectively communicate with a diverse patient population. Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).

Skills & Abilities:

Organization

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. Customer Service
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to provide outstanding patient care and service. Problem-Solving
• Ability to handle patient inquiries and concerns in a calm and professional manner. Computer Proficiency
• Familiarity with office management software, scheduling systems, and basic Microsoft Office applications. Attention to Detail
• Accuracy in data entry and attention to detail in verifying patient information. Professionalism
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times, especially in handling sensitive patient information.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Morning shift No nights Rotating weekends Weekends as needed

Language:

English (Required) Spanish (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (Required)

Work Location:

In person