Healthcare Front Desk & Scheduling Specialist

Symphony Care Alliance; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Symphony Care Alliance is seeking a front desk/medical receptionist in Jacksonville, FL to greet patients, manage check-in/out, and provide care with a focus on accuracy and discretion. The role involves scheduling, insurance verification, and basic billing support.

Responsibilities include verifying eligibility, handling co-pays, maintaining EMR records, and coordinating communication between patients and providers to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and insurance processes.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors professionally in person and by phone.
• Manage patient check-in and check-out processes.
• Confirm patient identity, update demographics, and collect required forms.
• Provide reassurance and answer basic questions to reduce patient anxiety.
• Schedule, confirm, and cancel appointments using EMR systems.
• Handle high call volumes, route calls appropriately, and triage messages.
• Notify providers of patient arrivals and maintain schedule flow.
• Verify insurance eligibility and referral authorizations.
• Collect co-pays, deductibles, and outstanding balances.
• Answer basic billing questions and route complex issues to billing staff.
• Maintain and update electronic medical records (EMRs/EHRs).
• Ensure availability of treatment information by retrieving and filing records.
• Keep the reception and waiting area clean and organized.
• Coordinate communication between patients and healthcare providers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Medical terminology

EMR/EHR systems

Confidential information handling

Job description

Symphony Care Alliance is seeking a front desk/medical receptionist in Jacksonville, FL to greet patients, manage check-in/out, and provide care with a focus on accuracy and discretion. The role involves scheduling, insurance verification, and basic billing support.

Responsibilities include verifying eligibility, handling co-pays, maintaining EMR records, and coordinating communication between patients and providers to ensure smooth clinic operations.