Front Desk (104705)

U.S. Dermatology Partners; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Dermatology Partners in Midlothian, TX is seeking a front desk clerk to perform routine clerical and administrative work, answer telephones, assist patients, and support daily clinic operations.

The role requires basic to intermediate computer skills, attention to detail, and strong English communication. Prior front desk experience is preferred, with adherence to HIPAA guidelines and safety policies.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of front desk experience (retail or clinical) preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal & written instructions with proper grammar and spelling.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations, HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintains office procedures and assists with administrative tasks.
• Answers central telephone system and directs calls accordingly.
• Receives the public and answers questions in person and by telephone; refers to appropriate staff as needed.
• Operates office machines and computers to ensure patients are processed correctly.
• Duplicates and distributes materials as necessary.
• Composes, types and edits correspondence, reports, memoranda and other material.
• Assists patients with the use of practice/clinic facilities or services.
• Adheres to safety policies and supports high quality customer service.
• Performs other duties as necessary or in the best interest of the organization.

Skills

Detail oriented

Professional attitude

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Mathematical/analytical ability

Basic computer operation

HIPAA knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Midlothian-14th - Midlothian, TX 76065-7300, Position Type: Full Time, Job Category: Health Care, SECTION 1: Job Summary (Summary of the basic functions of the position)

The front desk clerk performs routine clerical, secretarial and administrative work in answering telephones, receiving the public, providing customer assistance, data processing, and record-keeping.

SECTION 2: Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions)

• Maintains office procedures and assists with administrative tasks.
• Answers central telephone system and directs calls accordingly.
• Receives the public and answers questions, in person and by telephone; responds to inquiries from employees, patients and others and refers, when necessary, to the appropriate manager, co-worker, healthcare giver, or department.
• Operates office machines and computers as required to ensure patients are processed correctly and effectively.
• Duplicates and distributes materials as necessary.
• Composes, types and edits correspondence, reports, memoranda and other material.
• Assists patients with the use of the practice / clinic facilities or services.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.

SECTION 3: Experience Requirements

• One (1)+ year of retail or clinical front desk experience, preferred

SECTION 4: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function
• Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations
• Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and team mate support needs
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving
• Basic to intermediate computer operation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines

SECTION 5: Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.