Front Desk Coordinator (Full Time-Bethpage)

U.S. Physical Therapy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy seeks a Clinic Support Associate to manage front desk tasks and assist clinicians, ensuring a welcoming patient experience. The role involves scheduling, data entry into the EMR, and coordinating with physicians to obtain plans of care.

Ideal candidates provide strong customer service, can handle multiple tasks, and maintain HIPAA-compliant records in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or front desk preferred.
• Strong scheduling and appointment coordination skills.
• Accurate data entry into EMR systems with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with HIPAA guidelines and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage front desk inquiries in person or by phone.
• Schedule appointments and optimize provider time.
• Enter patient data into the EMR (Theraoffice) accurately.
• Process incoming faxes and maintain documentation.
• Assist clinicians during therapy and support patients.
• Maintain a clean, organized treatment area and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Tools

EMR system

Theraoffice

Job description

Company Description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it's not just what we do, it's who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

Job Description

We are currently hiring a Clinic Support Associate for immediate, long-term employment. Our expectations of a clinic support associate is to do any clinic support duties such as Front Desk and Aiding. You'll help manage front desk operations and assist clinicians with patient care - ensuring a smooth, welcoming experience for every patient.

If you're looking for a hands-on role in a fast-growing field where you can make a real impact, this is a great opportunity to learn and grow with an expert team.

Days & Hours

Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm

Essential Responsibilities

• Greets and welcomes patients and visitors with an upbeat attitude and warm, inviting smile-whether in person or over the phone-while answering or directing inquiries and efficiently checking in patients.
• Delivers a high level of customer service by ensuring patient satisfaction, optimizing provider time, and maximizing treatment room utilization through accurate appointment scheduling in person or via phone.
• Manages scheduling operations with a focus on growth, including maximizing provider availability and treatment room usage.
• Maintains on-time patient flow by promptly notifying clinicians of patient arrivals, monitoring service delivery against the schedule, and alerting providers of any delays.
• Receives and processes incoming faxes promptly, ensuring timely communication and documentation.
• Performs accurate data entry into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, including patient information, treatment plans, and updates.
• Generates reports, logs, and lists, including financial reconciliations and patient retention tracking, with a high level of accuracy.
• Ensures co-pays are tallied, reconciled, and manages credit extended to patients.
• Sets up new and returning patient cases in Theraoffice, including obtaining and verifying demographic and insurance information.
• Contacts treating physicians to obtain updated prescriptions for Occupational and Physical Therapy treatments and obtains Plans of Care, updating the system accordingly.
• Assists patients during therapy by applying heat packs, paraffin dips, helping into pools and onto equipment, monitoring exercise, and guiding through prescribed routines.
• Educates patients on proper equipment use and exercise techniques to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Prepares patients for therapy treatments by providing comfort, assistance, and reassurance.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions, addressing concerns, and alleviating fears with empathy and professionalism.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and protects sensitive information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines and clinic policies.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized environment by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Performs light cleaning duties including laundry, treatment table turnover (cleaning and sanitizing), and garbage disposal to ensure a hygienic treatment area.
• Prepares treatment rooms by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies, positioning equipment for therapist access, assisting patients on equipment, and following prescribed protocols before patient arrival.
• Answers calls from physicians, hospitals, and patients, demonstrating exemplary customer service skills.
• Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by monitoring stock levels, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Performs other duties and assignments as required to support clinic operations and patient care

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is frequently required to walk, stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The staff member can regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

The above statements are meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, co