Medical Front Desk & Scheduling Specialist

UF Health; St. Augustine South (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Customer Service Specialist to greet patients and visitors, answer high volume calls, schedule appointments, and oversee front desk operations at medical offices in Florida.

The role includes collecting balances at check-in/check-out, verifying insurance, and maintaining up-to-date patient information in the EMR. Experience with medical front desk tasks is preferred.

Qualifications

• 0 - 1 year Medical Practice Clerical experience
• Preferences: 1 year clerical experience in a health care setting

Responsibilities

• Answers high volume of phone calls and uses customer service principles and techniques while responding to patient inquiries.
• Gathers complete and accurate patient demographic and financial information. Verifies / identifies insurance plans and obtains benefit information. Interacts with patients and insurance companies over the phone including referral and authorization management.
• Takes and accurately records patient payments for balances during check-in or check-out.
• Accurately schedules patient appointments and utilizes proper scheduling techniques to maximize appointment availability for patients.
• Clearly and concisely communicates with physicians and staff regarding any patient related issues.
• Ensures patient information is accurate, up to date, and complete in the electronic medical record program.
• Assists in maintaining liaisons with other organizations and offices for the exchange of information.

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

UF Health is seeking a Customer Service Specialist to greet patients and visitors, answer high volume calls, schedule appointments, and oversee front desk operations at medical offices in Florida.

The role includes collecting balances at check-in/check-out, verifying insurance, and maintaining up-to-date patient information in the EMR. Experience with medical front desk tasks is preferred.