Medical Front Desk Receptionist

Medical Front Desk Receptionist

US Foot & Ankle Specialists is looking for a friendly, dependable Medical Front Desk Receptionist to join our team. If you enjoy helping people, staying organized, and working in a busy healthcare environment, we'd love to meet you! As the first point of contact for our patients, you'll play an important role in creating a positive patient experience while supporting the day-to-day operations of the medical office. Port Charlotte office will serve as the primary home location, with travel to our Englewood and Venice locations as needed to provide coverage and support.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Greet patients upon arrival and address questions and concerns
• Answer incoming calls, provide information, transfer calls, and take messages as needed
• Schedule appointments and manage multiple provider calendars
• Register new patients and update existing patient demographics and financial information
• Facilitate patient flow by notifying providers of arrivals, monitoring delays, and communicating updates to patients and staff
• Maintain and update patient records through data entry, faxing, and scanning
• Collect payments, including deductibles, coinsurance, balances, copays, and sales of OTC items
• Review and update accounts receivable/payable changes since prior visits
• Maintain an accurate log of orthotics received; contact patients for follow-ups and schedule appointments accordingly
• Monitor office supply inventory, place orders, and coordinate equipment maintenance and service
• Verify insurance eligibility, referrals, and authorizations in preparation for next-day appointments
• Prepare and process daily reports, deposit slips, and upload financial records to shared files
• Review billing claims and denials; gather required information from providers or patients to resolve issues
• Support additional office tasks and projects as needed

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of administrative support experience in a medical environment preferred
• Knowledge of health insurance processes, including pre-authorization, insurance verification, medical terminology, CPT codes and ICD-9/ ICD-10 coding preferred
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, coworkers, and the public
• Strong communication, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to achieving high levels of patient satisfaction
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA compliance at all times
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information
• Team-oriented mindset, flexibility, and a willingness to learn
• Ability to travel between local office locations, as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer systems

Benefits Offered:

• Health Insurance (Single & Family plans available)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here represent those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing this role, the employee must regularly:

• Sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type, or operate office equipment
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell
• Perform repetitive motions, including reaching overhead and typing
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Maintain peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustments

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.