Ancillary Front Office Representative
Southeast Orthopedic Specialists · Jacksonville, FL · 6 days ago
AdministrativePart-time
About the role
The PT Clinic Front Office Representative provides excellent customer service and supports efficient front office operations. This role assists with patient check-in, scheduling, insurance verification, and payment collection while maintaining a professional and welcoming environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and check in patients promptly and professionally
- Collect and verify patient demographic, insurance, and consent information
- Schedule appointments and follow-up visits
- Verify insurance eligibility, referrals, and authorizations
- Collect copays, coinsurance, and outstanding balances
- Answer basic billing and insurance questions and escalate complex issues as needed
- Scan and update patient documents accurately
- Communicate schedule delays to patients in the lobby
- Maintain and balance a secure cash drawer daily
- Follow front office procedures and HIPAA guidelines
- Maintain a clean, organized, and confidential workspace
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred
- At least one year of front office or patient registration experience in a medical setting is required
- Knowledge of insurance processes, medical terminology, and scheduling systems is necessary
- Strong communication and customer service skills are essential
- Empathy and professionalism in handling sensitive situations are required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required
- Payment collection experience is preferred but not required
Skills
- None specified
Behaviors
- None specified
Motivations
- None specified
Education
- Required: High School or better.
Experience
- None specified
Licenses & Certifications
- None specified
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