Front Office Specialist-Bariatric Program

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the provider and/or practice leader, provides administrative support throughout the practice.

This position is typically the first point of contact (phone and in-person) for the office.

• Greeting and registering patients
• Filing and preparing charts
• Answering, handling and screening incoming telephone calls
• Check-out functions, including review of encounter form data, collection of co-payments, scheduling follow-up appointments; day-end reconciliation duties

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous front office experience or background in general office work
• Maintain confidentiality/discretion
• Patience, courtesy, and tactfulness
• Communicate and relate well with office staff, ancillary departments and the public
• Follow direction, accept orders and perform repetitive tasks
• Computer literate in use of word processing and email

Qualifications

• 1-year experience in a medical/physician office setting preferred
• Experience in electronic medical records preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred