Front Desk Receptionist

About the Role

SIMEDHealth in Ocala, FL is seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Part‑Time Clinic Assistant to focus on the critical processes of medical referrals and authorizations. The primary responsibility is the timely and accurate processing of referrals and authorizations, ensuring efficient patient transitions to specialty care.

Responsibilities

• Compile all necessary patient clinical information for referral processing.
• Diligently obtain required authorizations from insurance companies.
• Perform thorough insurance verifications.
• Securely transmit patient health information electronically.
• Efficiently fax medical records and provide relevant clinical context to referring specialists.
• Proactively inform patients about the progress and status of their referrals.
• Regularly check and respond to voicemail and faxes.
• Submit authorization requests to insurance providers with accuracy.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation of all referral and authorization activities within the EHR.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer use, including Microsoft Word and Outlook (required).
• Prior experience with electronic medical records.
• 1–2 years of experience in a medical office or hospital setting, preferably managing medical referrals and authorizations.
• A strong understanding of medical insurance and authorization procedures.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Remote work is not available for this position.