Front Office Assistant - MDVIP / Tampa (MLK)

Florida Medical Clinic; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF program

Healthcare benefits

401(k) employer match

Paid parental leave

PTO

Flexible leave options

Fertility benefits

Adoption assistance

Backup care for children/elders/pets

Pet insurance

Job summary

Florida Medical Clinic in Tampa is seeking a Front Office Assistant to support ambulatory physician office operations. Responsibilities include patient registration, telephone coverage, appointment scheduling, and patient referrals under supervision by Practice Operations managers.

The role emphasizes professional interaction with patients, accurate demographics, and adherence to all policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Six months of clerical office, general business, or customer service experience.
• High School graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient appointments according to practice protocols and patient preference, including pre-certification when required.
• Obtains accurate and complete patient demographic and insurance information.
• Processes requests for medical records per policies.
• Adheres to Orlando Health/OHPE policies and value statements.
• Demonstrates competence with office equipment and answers telephone calls appropriately.
• Contributes to patient satisfaction and provides professional interactions with patients and families.
• Maintains regular attendance per policies (ADA, FMLA, etc.).
• Maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service experience

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

Job Title: Front Office Assistant

Schedule Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Department: MDVIP

Location: 2727 W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Tampa FL

Position 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 to assures compliance with Orlando Health and OHPE (OHPG, OPN) policy, procedures, and value statements.
• Demonstrates competence 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

• High School graduate or equivalent.

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