Front Desk Medical Assistant

Psychiatric Office seeks Medical Assistant Receptionist with previous medical assistant experience to handle front desk duties in the Bradenton, FL office. At OPA Behavioral Health we strive to provide compassionate, professional, and individualized mental health services to our patients. We are looking for an energetic individual who can join our team and bring forth a friendly personality, show genuine/compassionate care, and offer assertive communication skills towards our valuable patients (both in person and via phone).

DAILY TASKS include but are not limited to:

• Professionally greeting patients for appointments, and confirming their information.
• Scheduling and confirming appointments for the Providers.
• Gathering paperwork required from the patient.
• Check-in / Check-out procedures.
• Collecting co-payments and coinsurance amounts from patients.
• This is not a sedentary position. From time to time, it requires standing/walking and be actively involved in the front desk area, rooming patients, and making sure the office looks clean and presentable at all times.
• Taking daily vitals (blood pressure, pulse, weight, and height).
• Collecting urine drug screens from patients, maintaining confidentiality, following established protocols for reporting results, and disposing adequately after obtaining the sample.
• Answering phone calls, text messages, and emails on a daily basis.
• Faxing, scanning, and data entry.
• Achieving Medical Records requests.
• Assisting with Interpretation (English/Spanish) when applicable.
• Multitasking and Flexibility of various clerical duties.
• Strong marketing skills and reaching out to nearby medical offices/hospitals/agencies.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Experience in working in a medical office setting with a Minimum of 1 yr. experience (with the understanding of HIPAA laws).
• Applicant must be polished and have a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Applicant must have the ability to multi-task and have a working knowledge of insurance terminology and claims processes.
• Meticulous and detailed oriented, paying attention to correct data entry.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, spreadsheets)
• Proficient knowledge and experience with EHR/EMR systems, email, faxing/scanning.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) is preferred due to the high number of Spanish speaking patients.

KEY PERSONALITY TRAITS:

• Applicant must have a friendly personality, and present excellent communication skills (including adequate tone of voice, professional body language, respectful demeanor, assertive eye contact, welcoming greeting skills).
• A high level of patience and compassion is required towards the patients we serve. This includes the ability to problem solve and help verbally de-escalate those in need.
• Empathy, caring, and resiliency are key factors to be successful in this role.
• Willingness to go above and beyond his or her job description to make patients happy.
• The ideal candidate is responsible for own duties and is also a team player by being thoughtful and considerate of all coworkers, Providers, and Management.

--> Hours will consist of Mon- Fri (9am to 6pm) (No weekends).

--> Pay will be based on experience and qualifications.

--> This is a full time job, W2.

--> Location: BRADENTON, FL

*NOTE: The candidate will be expected to work at the office location in BRADENTON. This is not remote work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Front desk: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical office: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bradenton, FL 34209 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $20