FRONT OFFICE ASSOCIATE

Job Summary

A professional and courteous Front Office Associate committed to providing exceptional patient care in an outpatient setting. Adaptable and skilled in supporting healthcare delivery through a variety of administrative tasks.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients with a positive and friendly attitude.
• Conduct chart preparations, register new patients, update existing patient records, and verify insurance authorization.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments, ensuring efficient use of appointment slots.
• Answer phone calls and assist patients with inquiries, directing calls to the appropriate staff.
• Collect co-pays, co-insurance, deductibles, or outstanding balances from patients. Prepare payment plans as needed.
• Reconcile payments at the end of the day and prepare/upload necessary documents.
• Maintain a neat and organized front desk area.
• Cookordinate with medical staff to ensure a smooth patient flow.
• Handle sensitive patient information confidentially.
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed, including generating reports for marketing or patient communication.
• Participate in cross-training initiatives to acquire proficiency in various clinic functions.
• Provide coverage for other clinics as needed, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork.
• Collaborate with team members across clinics to maintain a cohesive and supportive work environment.
• Embrace opportunities for continuous learning and skill development to enhance overall clinic efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Interpersonal skills, including effective communication with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Time management skills.
• Cleanliness and adherence to protocols.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient use of Athena EHR or a similar Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Education And Experience

• A high school diploma.
• Customer service experience, preferably in a healthcare-related setting.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a front office associate/receptionist in a physician's office or hospital.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and health care insurance.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook).