Front Desk

Front Desk Full Time Clerical Social Service Center of Florida City, Florida City, FL, US 19 days ago Requisition ID: 4271 Salary Range: $17.00 To $17.00 Hourly Summary Front Desk associates perform clerical duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures. This role provides customer service to all patients and visitors entering the medical center. Duties and Responsibilities Courteously answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff. Greets visitors, ascertains purpose of visit, and directs them to appropriate staff. Checks in and out patients in a timely, accurate, and professional manner. Records demographics in Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Verifies patients’ insurance information to ensure proper billing. Collects co-payments from patients. Provides excellent customer service for patients and visitors. Types records, reports, and correspondences. May use Window XP for these tasks. Receives and routes messages and documents. Assists other staff members when needed. Ensures effective patient flow to reduce patient wait time. Ensure that all HIPAA/ OSHA standards are in compliance. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education/Experience Must have High school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in a clinical setting or clerical position. Skills Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices. Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Ability to work with individuals within and outside the organization, in professional and courteous manner. Must develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Strong ability to use independent judgment and initiative. Organized and able to manage competing priorities. Resourcefulness in problem solving. Actively look for ways to help people. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. Must be extremely detail oriented. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of EHR. Bilingual skills preferred (English/Spanish or English/Creole). Experience using credit card processing machines. #J-18808-Ljbffr