Front Desk Representative - Cypress

About the role

Position Summary: Responsible for ensuring all aspects of the check in and check out process are handled in an organized and efficient manner including collecting co-pays, deductibles, and patient balances, obtaining credit card on file agreements, and scheduling follow up appointments, diagnostic testing, and specialty injection appointments. The Rep is responsible for preparing paperwork at the start and end of the clinic day, to include verifying all charge slips have been completed, batching daily collections, reconciling missing tickets, creating claims (if applicable), and maintaining correct balance in cash box.

At FOI our goal is to provide our patients with world-class orthopedic care. Our mission of providing the best care encompasses not only the care the physician provides, but all medical and administrative aspects of the patients encounter with Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) as well. Every staff member plays a vital role in this mission. We take pride in receiving the Patriot Award from the Department of Defense for the support that we give to National Guard and Reserve members who are employed by FOI.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring office/zone is prepared to receive patients by turning on lights, unlocking front doors, and ensuring appropriate sign in sheets are placed in clipboards on the front desk counter.
• Greeting patients upon arrival by smiling, introducing yourself to the and welcoming new patients to our practice.
• Informing patients of any delays in clinic/wait times.
• Providing patient with the intake tablet and instructions on how to use the tablet.
• Assist patients having difficulty using the tablet.
• Ensuring the patients have completed all the required intake information.
• Obtain and ensure the patient’s photo identification and insurance card(s) match the information in the patient’s Athena account.
• Scan any new insurances insurance cards and email Benefit Department with any changes.
• Verifying a valid authorization is present in the patient’s account in Athena.
• Ensuring the patient’s insurance benefits have been verified within the past 90 days.
• Collecting all co-pays, deductibles, co-insurance, and outstanding patient balances.
• Inform patients of credit card on file process and obtain signed agreements.
• Begin check in process in Athena.