Front Desk Office Assistant, Mercy Podiatric Clinic

Summary:

Barry University is currently accepting applications for an Office Assistant at the Podiatric Clinic at Mercy Hospital. The Front Desk Office Assistant is responsible for greeting patients, scheduling appointments and answering the phones. This position is

In-person Essential Functions:

Registration and discharge of patients: Scheduling appointments, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures, confirming appointments. Answering phone calls and responding to patient requests. Accurate data entry. Verifying patient insurance. Obtaining authorizations in a timely manner. Collecting co-payments and outstanding balances. Performs other clerical functions in support of the clinic by: Checking and sorting faxes received from previous day. Filing all charts and paperwork in an efficient manner. Turning off x-ray machine at the end of the work day. Lock the file room Dispose of biohazardous waste Lock supply cabinets Printing Superbill encounters daily Cleaning and preparing rooms for the following day. Perform other clinic duties as assigned.

Requirements:

A High school diploma is required. 1-3 years of experience in a medical- office environment. Medical office/ front desk experience may substitute for vocational or technical training. Bilingual, English-Spanish required. Excellent customer service skills.

Benefits:

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development. Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service. Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.