Patient Access Front Desk Specialist

United Digestive; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive is seeking a full-time Front Desk Representative to support patient check-in, payments, and records management in a gastroenterology clinic. You will greet patients, collect co-pays, and coordinate with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (CMA preferred) and 2-3 years in a specialty clinic. Proficiency with Greenway and Microsoft Office is essential, and confidentiality is crucial.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CMA preferred.
• 2-3 years of specialty clinic experience, gastroenterology experience preferred.
• Front Desk representative must be computer literate and able to operate Greenway and Microsoft Office.
• Front Desk Representative must be able to deal with patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians with courtesy and respect.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt and helpful manner; provides instructions/directions as needed
• Ensures patient information is complete and accurate; updates patient profiles and scans required documents in Greenway if necessary
• Collects co-payments and outstanding balances
• Manages patient monies collected and closes batches at end of day
• Provides necessary release and HIPAA forms to patient for completion and signature
• Informs clinical staff or other appropriate parties of patient arrivals
• Generates fee tickets when patients arrive and assembles patient charts for next day visits
• Ensures patient referrals are obtained as required by managed care plans
• Monitors schedule and organizes patient flow for office appointments; communicates end of day no shows to the scheduling area
• Maintains clean and orderly waiting area, coordinates patient movement, reports problems or irregularities to Practice Manager
• Meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards as set by the Practice Manager
• Answers emails and voicemails and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient manner
• Completes requests for information from other UD staff and ensures that they are handled promptly and effectively to guarantee payment on patient accounts
• Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information
• Participates in staff meetings as directed by the Practice Manager
• Participates in marketing activities as directed by the Practice Manager
• Cross trains and performs other Practice functions including phone triage, check-in/check-out, scheduling, pre-certification, or medical records as directed by the Practice Manager
• Any other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Skills

Front desk communication

Customer service

Medical office software

Greenway

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

Greenway

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Digestive is seeking a full-time Front Desk Representative to support patient check-in, payments, and records management in a gastroenterology clinic. You will greet patients, collect co-pays, and coordinate with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (CMA preferred) and 2-3 years in a specialty clinic. Proficiency with Greenway and Microsoft Office is essential, and confidentiality is crucial.