Front Office Assistant - Psychiatry

OSF HealthCare; Evergreen Park (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Front Office Assistant to join their team. This role is pivotal in providing exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming environment for patients and their families. You will be responsible for various reception and clerical duties, ensuring smooth operations in a medical practice. If you have a passion for helping others and possess strong communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values its employees and offers a supportive work environment focused on personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in customer service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to patients and families.
• Perform reception and clerical duties in a medical front office.

Skills

Customer service experience

Typing skills

Filing skills

Telephone skills

Basic Microsoft application proficiency

Excellent Customer Service skills

Education

High School or GED equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Record systems

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $19.37/hour. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Front Office Assistant provides exceptional customer services throughout their interaction with patients, families and their support systems. They are the face of the office and their interaction with the patient/family is important in creating a patient-first environment. This creates an excellent first impression of OSF’s services to patients, families and other external customers over the phone or in person.

Performs a variety of reception/clerical duties in a medical practice front office and adheres to department guidelines for scheduling and registration. Works collaboratively with patients, providers, office staff and insurance companies to ensure that patient needs are met. Communicates with insurance companies to determine patient benefits, completes prior-authorizations, and is responsible for incoming and outgoing patient calls, co-pay collection, appointment and procedure scheduling for patients.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School or GED equivalent

• Customer service experience
• Typing, filing, telephone skills
• Basic Microsoft application proficiency
• Excellent Customer Service skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10 and CPT codes
• Electronic Medical Record experience

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School or GED equivalent

• Customer service experience
• Typing, filing, telephone skills
• Basic Microsoft application proficiency
• Excellent Customer Service skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10 and CPT codes
• Electronic Medical Record experience

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.