Front Desk Coordinator

Pediatrica Health Group; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pediatrica Health Group in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, is seeking a clerical staff member to assist with office duties in a pediatric care environment. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in a medical office, knowledge of EMR systems, and strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include phone management, patient scheduling, and payment reconciliation. Join our team to support children and families in accessing quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical office, front office, or scheduling.
• Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Answer and screen high volume telephone calls and record messages.
• Schedule patient appointments according to established policies.
• Check-in and check-out patients, ensuring registration forms are complete.
• Collect and reconcile patient payments daily.

Skills

Clerical skills

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Every day is a good day to prepare for a healthy tomorrow. Providing children and their families with equitable access to quality pediatric care to build a foundation for a lifetime of optimal health and wellness is what drives our team to deliver its best every day. It’s our purpose.

Offering focused care from tots to teens, our pediatric primary care providers and teams partner with families to foster good health and strong, thriving communities. Second-to-none medical staff and top-tier administrative professionals keep our practices running smoothly and make each patient experience the best we can offer.

Working in partnership with patients, families, and communities who put their trust in us for their care, we hold ourselves accountable to ensure equitable access to care, advocate to create impactful change, and continually learn and progress to create better outcomes and brighter futures. Together, we’re paving the way for kids to develop into healthy young adults. Rooted in these values we continue to grow and serve. Are you ready to join us?

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs various clerical duties for office manager, or providers including: answering telephones, taking messages, scheduling appointments, copying, and creating/scanning charts. Responsible for data entry and patient account follow up, as well as monthly reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer and screens high volume telephone calls in a courteous manner, and record messages for providers and other personnel.
• Schedule patient appointments and procedures according to established policies and
• Check-in patients upon arrival at the office as well as check-out upon departure.
• Obtain accurate information from patients and ensure all registration forms are complete.
• Collect patient and insurance payments and reconcile charges on a daily basis.
• Verify account balances and refunds for accuracy. Provide information to patients regarding unpaid balances.
• File records in appropriate sections of patient charts in EMR.
• Prepare patient charts in advance and scan documents into charts in EMR.
• Transcribe letters and create forms as needed.
• Maintain files and records in a confidential manner.
• Maintain organization and efficiency of front office, including office supply inventory.
• Perform other related duties as directed or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical office, front office or scheduling experience.

REQUIREMENTS FOR LEVEL I STATUS

• Entry level (1-4 years’ experience) and/or meet the basic requirements of the job with the need for additional supervision.
• Excess of 4 years’ experience if meeting only the basic requirements of the job with need for additional supervision.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer programs and applications.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and