Front Office Assistant – Family Practice

Orlando Health, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF program

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Front Office Assistant for its Florida Medical Clinic in Tampa. You will support ambulatory/physician office operations by handling patient registration, scheduling, phone coverage, and referrals under supervision of Practice Operations management.

The role requires a high school graduate with at least six months of clerical/customer service experience, plus a commitment to accuracy and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Six (6) months experience in a clerical office, or general business, and/or customer service setting

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient appointments according to practice specific scheduling protocols and patient preference, to include obtaining required pre-certification and authorization for office visit(s) when required.
• Obtains accurate and complete patient demographic and insurance information.
• Processes all requests for medical records according to Orlando Health and department specific policies and procedures.
• Adheres and assures compliance with Orlando Health and OHPE (OHPG, OPN) policy, procedures, and value statements.
• Demonstrates competency in use of office equipment, technology, and answers telephone calls appropriately.
• Demonstrate a Commitment to Excellence standards and actively engages to improve overall patient satisfaction experience.
• Interacts with patients and families in a professional manner.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Participates in Quality Assurance/Quality Indicator activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices the efficient use of supplies.
• Assists billing service as requested.

Skills

Patient registration

Appointment scheduling

Telephone handling

Interpersonal communication

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary:

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

Job Title:

Front Office Assistant

Full Time:

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Department:

Family Practice

Location:

13311 N 56th St, Tampa, FL 33617

Job Summary:

The front office assistant provides support with the daily activities for ambulatory/physician office operations, including patient registration, telephone coverage, appointment scheduling, and patient referrals under the supervision of Manager Practice Operations, Medical Office Manager, Academic Program Manager, Academic Nurse Manager and/or Practice Site Supervisor.

Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?

• Education & Career Growth — Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
• Health & Wellness — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
• Financial & Retirement — Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Work-Life Balance — Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
• Family & Pet Support — Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

• Schedules patient appointments according to practice specific scheduling protocols and patient preference, to include obtaining required pre-certification and authorization for office visit(s) when required.
• Obtains accurate and complete patient demographic and insurance information.
• Processes all requests for medical records according to Orlando Health and department specific policies and procedures.
• Adheres and assures compliance with Orlando Health and OHPE (OHPG, OPN) policy, procedures, and value statements.
• Demonstrates competency in use of office equipment, technology, and answers telephone calls appropriately.
• Demonstrate a Commitment to Excellence standards and actively engages to improve overall patient satisfaction experience.
• Interacts with patients and families in a professional manner.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Participates in Quality Assurance/Quality Indicator activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices the efficient use of supplies.
• Assists billing service as requested.

Qualifications:

Education/Training

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification

• None.

Experience

• Six (6) months experience in a clerical office, or general business, and/or customer service setting