Certified Medical Front Office Assistant

: Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Location: 10987 SHELDON ROAD, Tampa, 33626

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Medical Group West FL

The role you'll contribute: Front Office/Certified Medical Assistant

Provides operational office support in delivery of patient care in a physician office environment. Responsible for answering phones, scheduling appointments, processing medical records, scheduling out-patient procedures, check-in and check-out patients, insurance verification and obtaining referrals & authorizations from Primary Care Physician and/or insurance carrier.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Provides back up to all front office positions; check in, check out, and medical records

• Provides data and assistance to Practice Manager / Office Coordinator as required

• Performs clinical responsibilities as assigned/needed.

• Communicates in a cordial, professional manner with patients via phone and in person to meet the patient's needs as soon as possible

• Sets up office for daily operation by turning on computers, ensuring schedules are printed, and retrieving voice mail messages

• Maintains correspondence, including: progress notes and new patient packets

• Updates referring physician database when necessary

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed :

Minimum qualifications :

• High School Graduate or equivalent

• Medical Assistant with one or more years of experience in physician office or clinical setting

• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certification, American Medical Technologist (AMT) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or National Association for Healthcare Professionals (NAHP) is required when transferring into this position within 90 days upon hire.

• Current, valid CPR certification is required (BLS).

Preferred qualifications:

• Completion of accredited course in Medical Assisting

• Certification in Medical Assisting

• Some education beyond High School

• Previous experience in a medical environment

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.