Clinic/Practice Assistant, Orthopedics Sports Medicine
About the Role
We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Clinic/Practice Assistant to support the practice onsite, Monday through Friday. We are open to this employee working 8:30am-5:00pm or 9:00am-5:30pm. The Practice Assistant serves as the face of our medical group and plays a key role in managing the patient experience on the reception/administrative support side. We are looking for well-rounded customer service professionals who can multi-task, prioritize, and thrive in a high-volume outpatient setting!
As a Clinic/Practice Assistant, you will partner closely with one other front desk team member to support a busy outpatient specialty practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong patient relationships, keeping operations running smoothly, and serving as a key point of contact for patients, providers, and care team members.
What You'll Do
- Welcome patients and support check-in and check-out procedures
- Schedule appointments, maintain appointment records, and assist callers with routine inquiries
- Answer a high volume of phone calls with professionalism and excellent customer service
- Collect copayments as needed and process patient billing forms
- Scan documents into the patient medical record and support accurate documentation workflows
- Handle messages related to prior authorizations, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results
- Serve as a scheduling, registration, and billing system resource and provide guidance or training to others as needed
- Support daily practice operations in partnership with the supervisor and practice team
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of six (6) months reception or customer service experience required, preferably in a health care setting
Preferred:
- Familiarity with insurance payers
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
- Bilingual Spanish/English
Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite Monday through Friday. Shift options: 8:30am-5:00pm or 9:00am-5:30pm.
Pay
$17.71 - $23.20/hourly
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- A robust retirement savings program
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition assistance and professional development support
- And other perks!