Front Office Assistant

Position Summary

Provides support with the daily activities for ambulatory/physician office operations, including patient registration, telephone

coverage, appointment scheduling, and patient referrals under the supervision of Manager Practice Operations, Medical Office

Manager, Academic Program Manager, Academic Nurse Manager and/or Practice Site Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Schedules patient appointments according to practice specific scheduling protocols and patient preference, to include obtaining
  
  

required pre-certification and authorization for office visit(s) when required.

• Obtains accurate and complete patient demographic and insurance information.
• Processes all requests for medical records according to Orlando Health and department specific policies and procedures.
• Adheres and assures compliance with Orlando Health and OHPE (OHPG, OPN) policy, procedures, and value statements.
• Demonstrates competency in use of office equipment, technology, and answers telephone calls appropriately.
• Demonstrate a Commitment to Excellence standards and actively engages to improve overall patient satisfaction experience.
• Interacts with patients and families in a professional manner.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
  
  

and local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
  
  

Other Related Functions

• Participates in Quality Assurance/Quality Indicator activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices the efficient use of supplies.
• Assists billing service as requested.
  
  

Qualifications

Education/Training

High School graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification

None.

Experience

Six (6) months experience in a clerical office, or general business, and/or customer service setting