Front Office Assistant - GI / Tampa

Front Office Assistant

Position Summary: 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.

Locations: Position covers three locations:

• New Tampa: 14547 Bruce B Downs Blvd
• Carrollwood: 12500 North Dale Mabry
• Watergrass: 7760 Curley Road

Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?

• Education & Career Growth Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
• Health & Wellness Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
• Financial & Retirement Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Work-Life Balance Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
• Family & Pet Support Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.

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 competence in use of office equipment, technology, and answers telephone calls appropriately.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Education/Training: High School graduate or equivalent.
• Experience: Six (6) months' experience in a clerical office, or general business, and/or customer service setting.