What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Specialist - Beaches position at Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute?
Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute is in search of a Front Desk Specialist to work at the Baptist Beaches JOI office located in Jacksonville Beach.
The Front Desk Specialist serves as a clinic representative and performs all related clerical and administrative functions according to current practices and established procedures.
This position is full-time / 40 hours / week with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401K retirement plan.
Schedule : Full-time / 40 hours / week - Monday - Friday
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet patients and determine the nature of their visit, i.e. appointment, prescription pick up, etc.
- Responsible for checking patients in and out for their scheduled appointments.
- Collect and update current demographic and insurance information.
- Verify insurance participation and obtain necessary referrals
- Collect all applicable co-pays or patient balances and maintain a cash journal.
- Schedule patient appointments.
- Instruct patients on HIPAA requirements, financial responsibility.
- Assist patients with requests for records, x-rays, transportation etc.
- Maintain electronic medical records.
- Handle multiple telephone lines, screen callers, and relay messages.
- Perform related job duties as required to support the medical office.
Position Requirements
JOI staff is required to complete their COVID-19 vaccine series or obtain a medical or religious exemption by 11 / 15 / 2021 or at the time of hire after this date.
