Medical Front Desk & Billing Coordinator

hughston; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic is seeking an administrative assistant to greet patients, assist with registration, and direct them to the appropriate services. This role supports front-office operations and billing processes to ensure smooth daily care delivery.

Responsibilities include scheduling, collecting co-pays, posting charges, updating demographics, and verifying insurance. Strong basic computer skills and the ability to work independently are required.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills are required.
• One year of experience in a medical office is preferred.
• Knowledge of AthenaNet is a plus.
• Medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients.
• Schedule return appointments and maintain patient chart.
• Collect co-pays and deductibles.
• Prepare daily balance sheets.
• Review and edit daily bank deposits and deposit report.
• Preparation of daily cashiers report.
• Post daily charges to patient accounts.
• Enter daily charge data and balance daily transactions.
• Enter/update patient demographic data.
• Distribute work and school excuses to patient as needed.
• Track “no show” appointments.
• Schedule initial appointments.
• Verify insurance benefits/eligibility and document in the system.
• Verify/obtain referral numbers or authorizations for upcoming appointments.
• Scan scripts and reports to EMR file.
• Print off new scripts and providers schedules at the beginning of the day.
• Answer telephone.
• Send reports to appropriate clinical personnel or office management.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical office experience

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

AthenaNet

Job description

The Hughston Clinic is seeking an administrative assistant to greet patients, assist with registration, and direct them to the appropriate services. This role supports front-office operations and billing processes to ensure smooth daily care delivery.

Responsibilities include scheduling, collecting co-pays, posting charges, updating demographics, and verifying insurance. Strong basic computer skills and the ability to work independently are required.