Front Office Assistant - Podiatry

Baptist-Health; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Health insurance

Parental leave

Flexible leave options

Pet insurance

Job summary

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is seeking a Front Office Assistant to support ambulatory/physician office operations, including patient registration, scheduling, telephone coverage, and referrals under supervision of Practice Operations leadership. Responsibilities include accurate demographics, medical records requests, and compliance with Orlando Health policies.

The role may involve travel to Dade City and Wesley Chapel; requires a high school diploma and at least six months of

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience in a clerical office, or general business, and/or customer service setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under supervision in a clinical office environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient appointments according to practice protocols and patient preferences.
• Obtains accurate and complete patient demographics and insurance information.
• Processes requests for medical records according to policy.
• Adheres to Orlando Health policies and value statements.
• Demonstrates competency with office equipment and answering calls appropriately.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance per policy and regulations.
• Interacts with patients and families professionally.
• Supports billing services as needed.

Skills

Patient registration

Appointment scheduling

Telephone handling

Customer service

Policies compliance

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Position Summary

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

Job Title:Front Office Assistant

Full Time: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Department: Podiatry

Location: The position involves traveling to Dade City & Wesley Chapel

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 to5% employer matchon 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