Front Desk Associate

Austin; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Austin is seeking a Front Desk Associate to be the first point of contact for patients entering the medical office. The role requires professional customer service, multitasking ability, and experience as a medical assistant.

Expect responsibilities in scheduling, data entry, and maintaining a welcoming front desk environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in medical offices and terminology.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous office administration experience required.
• Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Greet and direct patients and visitors to the proper areas.
• Maintain a neat, organized front desk flow and work area.
• Answer phones professionally and courteously.
• Collect and verify patient demographics and insurance information.
• Inform patients of costs and schedule appointments.
• Protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

People skills

Phone etiquette

Organization

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment

Basic computer skills

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Job purpose

The front desk associate is the initial contact person for patients when they enter the medical office. The front desk associate greets patients, schedules appointments, collects co-payments, inputs data into the computer and helps run, organize and maintain the front desk. This position requires excellent customer service skills, a background as a medical assistant, as well as the ability to multitask and stay organized.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Greets, welcomes and directs incoming patients and visitors to the proper areas
2. Keeps the flow of patients moving smoothly and maintains a neat work area
3. Answers the phone professionally and politely, using proper phone etiquette
4. Collects and verifies patient demographic and insurance information
5. Facilitates patient flow and notifies clinical staff members of patients' arrivals
6. Communicates with current and prospective patients, visitors and clinical staff by responding to inquiries in a courteous manner
7. Protects patient confidentiality by securing protected health information and complying with HIPAA guidelines
8. Schedules patients for appointments and informs patients of costs of care being provided.
9. Collects and posts fees according to protocols, prepares and balances daily batches for Billing Department.
10. Maintains forms and office supplies required for front desk activities.
11. Assures the readiness of the front desk area for each working day
12. Uses computer to accurately input all information provided by the patient
13. Demonstrates a responsible attitude and the ability to establish and maintain a cooperative relationship with co-workers.
14. Has regular and predictable attendance
15. Adheres to APC policies and procedures
16. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: Requires a high school diploma or GED

Experience: Previous office administration work experience. Medical Assistant experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with people, including those dealing with an illness or in pain
• Skilled in handling incoming phone calls and operating office equipment
• Skilled in handling paperwork adequately
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance practices
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively
• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands and maintain professionalism

Working conditions

Environmental Conditions: Medical Office environment

Physical Conditions

• Must be able to work as scheduled - typically from 8:00 - 5:00 M-F
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stoop and stretch
• Must be able to lift and move boxes and other items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, etc.