Front Office Assistant

Baptist-Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

HSA (Health Savings Account)

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Front Office Specialist to greet patients, schedule appointments, verify insurance, and coordinate referrals in a fast-paced medical practice.

The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of medical office experience, strong terminology knowledge, and excellent communication and organizational skills to deliver exceptional patient service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of medical office experience.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with insurance verification and referral processes.
• Understanding of insurance carrier plans and policy types.
• Ability to identify when specialist referrals are required and obtain necessary authorizations.
• Excellent spelling, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients in a friendly and professional manner.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient communications.
• Verify insurance coverage and benefits.
• Process and obtain referrals and authorizations as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Support daily office operations while ensuring an exceptional patient experience.

Skills

Medical office experience

Medical terminology

Insurance verification

Referral processes

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Position Summary

Front Office Assistant - Medical Practice

Location: 833 Princeton Avenue SW, Suite 200B, Birmingham, AL 35211

Join our growing medical practice as a Front Office Specialist! We're looking for a friendly, professional, and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is passionate about providing exceptional patient service.

Schedule

• Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• 36-hour work week

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking someone who is: Punctual and dependable Friendly and patient-focused Articulate and professional Detail-oriented and accurate Comfortable multitasking in a medical office setting

About Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs.

As part of Baptist Health's extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options.

Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus - from primary care to specialty institutes, Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.

Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Greet and assist patients in a friendly and professional manner
• Schedule appointments and manage patient communications
• Verify insurance coverage and benefits
• Process and obtain referrals and authorizations as needed
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Support daily office operations while ensuring an exceptional patient experience

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of medical office experience
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience with insurance verification and referral processes
• Understanding of insurance carrier plans and policy types
• Ability to identify when specialist referrals are required and obtain necessary authorizations
• Excellent spelling, communication, and organizational skills