Job Title: Front Office Assistant
Department: Bayfront Health Medical Group ENT
Location: 603 7th St. S St. Petersburg, FL.
Shift: Full-time, Day shift
Summary
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.
ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions
- 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.
- Adheres and assures compliance with Orlando Health and OHPE (OHPG, OPN) policy, procedures, and value statements. Demonstrates competency in use of office equipment, technology, and answers telephone calls appropriately.
- Demonstrate a 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.
Other Related Functions
- 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.
Education/TrainingHigh School graduate or equivalent.
Licensure/CertificationNone.
ExperienceSix (6) months experience in a clerical office, or general business, and/or customer service setting.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least six months of experience in a clerical office, general business, or customer service setting
What We Do
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is a multi-specialty medical provider serving Tampa Bay communities. It offers primary and specialty care across more than 40 medical and surgical disciplines, including family medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and rheumatology. Its services range from preventive care and wellness visits to advanced specialty treatment, chronic-condition management, radiology, laboratory services, urgent care, and surgery, emphasizing integrated, coordinated, patient-centered care.
