Patient Service Representative

Forefront Dermatology; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Patient Service Representative to handle patient check-in, verify insurance, and manage a multi-line phone system.

You will update patient information, maintain medical records, and collect co-pays while delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced dermatology clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of medical office experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to learn multiple computer systems quickly.
• Detail oriented with confidentiality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and checks in for appointments.
• Verifies insurance and collects co-pays.
• Maintains electronic health records and filing.
• Answers multi-line phone system and directs calls.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and handles tasks in the EHR.
• Prepares for next day appointments and manages supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Strong communication

Proficient in computer systems

Typing 40 wpm

Punctual and dependable

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Patient Service Representative in our Fort Lauderdale clinic!

The Patient Service Representative is responsible for the patient check-in process, updating computer patient personal information and insurance information, handling a multi-line phone system, medical records filing and maintenance, and collection of co-pays and cash payments.

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Monday-Thursday: 7:45 AM-5:00 PM
Friday: 7:45 AM-1:00 PM

Here are just a few things we offer:

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution
• Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability (full-time only)
• Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)
• Access to additional life insurance
• Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian
• 401K with employer contribution
• Profit sharing
• Employee discounts
• And much more!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Performs opening and closing clinic duties
• Greets patients, checks in for appointments and verifies insurance
• Scans documents into electronic health record
• Maintains tidiness of waiting area and reception counter throughout the day
• Checks schedules for added, canceled and no-show appointments throughout the day
• Schedules follow up appointments as needed
• Responds to designated tasks in the electronic health record
• Orders clinic office supplies
• Sells and tracks cosmetic products
• Distributes mail
• Prepares for next day scheduled appointments

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• 1+ years of recent medical office experience or in a similar capacity is preferred
• Strong communicator and personable
• Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable learning and navigating multiple computer systems simultaneously
• Dependable and punctual
• Patient-focused with strong customer service skills
• Professional, friendly, and able to work well with both patients and the team
• Proficient in basic computer functions
• Ability to learn new software quickly
• Must possess excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm is preferred
• Must possess attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team
• Ability to respond positively to constructive feedback and direction from supervisors
• Must demonstrate professional appearance and manner at all times
• Must display a friendly, cheerful, tactful, and polite demeanor, and must be compassionate and caring in dealing with others
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them.

Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.