Front Desk Receptionist

Simed Health; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

SIMEDHealth in Ocala, FL seeks a highly organized Part-Time Clinic Assistant to manage referrals and authorizations ensuring smooth patient transitions to specialty care.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, insurance verification, and timely communication with patients and providers. Prior EMR experience and strong organizational skills are essential for success in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (Required).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• 1–2 years in a medical office or hospital setting, with referrals/authorizations experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of medical insurance and authorization procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; exceptional organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Compiling all necessary patient clinical information for referral processing.
• Diligently obtaining required authorizations from insurance companies.
• Performing thorough insurance verifications.
• Securely transmitting patient health information electronically.
• Efficiently faxing medical records and providing context to referring specialists.
• Proactively informing patients about progress and status of referrals.
• Regularly checking and responding to voicemail and faxes.
• Submitting authorization requests to insurance providers with accuracy.
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation within the EHR.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Part-Time Referrals & Authorizations Clinic Assistant - Ensure Smooth Patient Transitions at SIMEDHealth!

SIMEDHealth in Ocala, FL, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Part-Time Clinic Assistant to focus on the critical processes of medical Referrals and Authorizations. We are looking for a dedicated individual, preferably with prior experience in this area, to join our team and ensure efficient patient transitions to specialty care.

In this essential role, your primary responsibility will be the timely and accurate processing of referrals and authorizations. Your meticulous attention to detail in data entry, insurance verification, and communication will be vital to our clinic's smooth operation and our patients' access to necessary medical services.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Compiling all necessary patient clinical information for referral processing.


• Diligently obtaining required authorizations from insurance companies.


• Performing thorough insurance verifications.


• Securely transmitting patient health information electronically.


• Efficiently faxing medical records and providing relevant clinical context to referring specialists.


• Proactively informing patients about the progress and status of their referrals.


• Regularly checking and responding to voicemail and faxes.


• Submitting authorization requests to insurance providers with accuracy.


• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate documentation of all referral and authorization activities within the EHR.

What We're Looking For:

• High School diploma or equivalent (Required).


• Demonstrated proficiency in computer use, including Microsoft Word and Outlook (Required).


• Prior experience with electronic medical records.


• 1-2 years of experience in a medical office or hospital setting, with preferred experience in managing medical referrals and authorizations.


• A strong understanding of medical insurance and authorization procedures.


• Exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Remote work is not available for this position.

SIMEDHealth is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about SIMEDHealth, please visit SIMEDHealth.com.