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FRONT OFFICE ASSOCIATE
Full job description
Fast-paced dermatology practice seeking a Dermatology Front Office Associate.
The ideal candidate is reliable, honest, hardworking, detail-oriented, flexible, cheerful, and patient-centered. In this important role, a successful candidate will act as an ambassador of the practice to patients and other medical offices. We are looking to grow our excellent team with members who are eager to contribute to top-quality patient care and ultimately, the success of the practice. A willingness to learn and grow with the practice in an environment that encourages constant innovation and feedback is a must!
Duties include:
· Various patient flow responsibilities such as scheduling appointments, patient check-in, patient check-out
· Explaining basics of patient care procedures and diagnoses
· Managing provider schedules
· Communicating with other physician offices regarding referrals and patient records
· Verifying insurance benefits
· Collecting payments at check-out
· Reviewing pathology reports and communicating with physicians and patients regarding results
· Managing patient communications/questions, incoming faxes and other correspondence; delegating as appropriate
· Corresponding with referring physicians, scanning and routing correspondence and medical records, and other general clinical admin duties as assigned
· Process medical records requests
Required Qualifications:
· Willingness to establish and maintain a fun and professional work environment
· Must be able to multitask, have great attention to detail, be punctual, and deliver exceptional customer service experience
· Natural inclination to take initiative
· Experience and detailed knowledge of EMR systems for scheduling and charting
· Knowledge of HIPAA compliance
Desired Qualifications:
·. Dermatology, surgery, or cosmetic work experience in this role
· Formal training as a Front Office Associate and/or certification is preferred
· Problem-solving and/or social media marketing skills are needed by our team
· We are a team-oriented practice so a willingness to be cross-trained to assist with both clinical, front-office, and administrative tasks is important.
· Our office uses EMA from Modernizing Medicine and preference will be given to candidates who have experience with this system.
· Experience and detailed knowledge of patient flow, patient care operations, patient safety, medical office sanitation, OSHA, and sterile surgical technique
· This is a great opportunity for ambitious, post-graduate candidates who wish to pursue further medical training such as medical school, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner school. Excellent candidates will gain invaluable clinical and patient care experience.
Do you feel you possess these qualities? If so, please respond with resume. We look forward to meeting you!
Benefits:
· Safe harbor 401(k)
· Dental insurance
· Health insurance
· Paid time off
WHO WE ARE:
Mission
We provide compassionate and locally-owned dermatological care for all patients.
Vision
To raise the bar on the standards of quality medical care
Become a flagship institution, against which other dermatology practices are measured
To create an exponential impact on the field of dermatology through patient and medical education
Core Values
- Perseverance. We will overcome the most challenging obstacles through ingenuity and hard work.
- Compassion. We care for our patients and employees in every way.
- Integrity. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
- Kinship. We nourish relationships with our patients, our people, and our community.
- Inclusion. All patients and employees deserve respect as valuable members of the community.
- Collaboration. We embrace the unique power of teamwork to provide exceptional dermatologic care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18