Front Office Assistant-Lake Mary-Maitland-University-Podiatry-Orlando Health Physician Associates

Front Office AssistantOrlando Health Physician Associates is one of the largest primary care providers (PCP) groups in Central Florida. More than 225 providers deliver care in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and podiatry. Our PCPs provide care for every age, through every stage, from childhood development to pregnancy and childbirth services to chronic disease management and aging concerns. As part of Orlando Health, our providers also can refer and coordinate care throughout the system's integrated network of healthcare services. With numerous convenient locations across Central Florida, Orlando Health Physician Associates offers patients easy access to quality primary care, including same-day, next-day and virtual appointments.Orlando Health Physician Associates is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.The Front Office Assistant 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. This position involves travel to 3 locations in Lake Mary, Maitland and on University Blvd. The hours are Monday - Friday, 7:45am-5pm.Responsibilities: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.Demonstrates competency in use of office equipment, technology, and answers telephone calls appropriately.Demonstrates 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.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:High School graduate or equivalent.Six (6) months experience in a clerical office, or general business, and/or customer service setting.