Medical Office Representative

About the Role

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow spiritually by extending the healing ministry of Christ. You will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming phone calls, responds to inquiries, and directs calls appropriately.
• Welcomes patients; updates, verifies, and enters patient demographics, insurance, and billing information and processes forms into appropriate systems.
• Registers patients for services, ensures accuracy, facilitates timely discharge, and maximizes reimbursement.
• Ensures all financial assessments, eligibility, and benefits memos are clear, updated, and thorough to support post-care financial needs.
• Maintains a working relationship with clinical partners to ensure open communication between clinical, ancillary, and patient access departments, enhancing patient experiences.
• Provides timely and continual coverage of assigned work area to offer prompt patient service and availability for all clinical partners’ registration needs.
• Performs specialty services and duties as requested to ensure the smooth operation of the Guest Services departments.
• Promotes a safe work environment.
• Communicates patients’ status to appropriate team members and keeps patients apprised to maintain effective operational flow.
• Provides education to patients regarding test locations, patient portal use, and follow-up (non-clinical) actions.
• Requests co-pays and/or outstanding balance at the time of check-in respectfully but firmly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent (Required)
• Associate’s Degree in Health Services Administration or other related medical or business field (Preferred)
• 1+ years of customer service and medical office or equivalent experience with medical terminology, coding, charge entry, and payment collection (Preferred)
• Prior collections experience (Preferred)
• Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) certification (Preferred)

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Pay

$15.46 - $24.73 per hour

Schedule

• Full time
• Day shift

Location: 3100 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, Florida 33613

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.