A Front Office Assistant greets people in an office, handles calls, and provides administrative assistance for the office. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages office mail, email and text correspondence. Greets visitors, clients, patients or vendors who come to an office. Answers phone calls and directs inquiries to other staff.
At Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute, our renowned cardiologists, heart and vascular surgeons, and cardiovascular professionals work together to provide award-winning care in 40 specialties, using the latest in diagnostic imaging and treatment options. Our multidisciplinary team includes more than 70 physicians in 24 locations across Central Florida, spanning Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole, Highlands and Okeechobee counties. As a part of Orlando Health, the Heart and Vascular Institute includes a network of community and specialty hospitals with more than 4,000 providers. Orlando Health | Choose Well Position Summary The Senior Front Office Assistant performs routine computerized scheduling and administrative functions in an ambulatory/physician office operating under the direction of the Department Manager, Medical Office Manager, Academic Program Manager, Academic Practice Nurse Manager and/or the Practice Site Supervisor. Orlando Health offers a great benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vison 403(b) Retirment Savings Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care) Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Car Insurance 100% PAID Tuition as well as tuition reimbursment & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt ALL benefits start day one
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions Adheres and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department specific policy, procedures, value statements and Commitment to Excellence standards. Able to handle multiple simultaneous tasks, answer telephone, take messages, file lab reports, medical records and other information according to practice policies and procedures. Performs word processing and spreadsheet data. Performs charge entry and cash handling. Acts as a liaison between the physician, patient and insurance companies to include obtaining referrals and/or authorizations. 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 and 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. Maintains a clean, safe and organized office. Act as a Liaison to assist office billing service as requested.
Qualifications:
Education/Training High School graduate or equivalent. Typing speed of approximately 30 wpm or ability to successfully demonstrate competent use of practice management computer system. Knowledge of
ICD & CPT.
Experience Two (2) years' experience in a medical office environment.
