Front Office Assistant - Dermatology

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

Job Title: Front Office Assistant

Status: Full time - Monday - Friday 7:50 AM to 5:00 PM

Department: Dermatology

Location:  3820 Northdale Blvd, Tampa, FL 33624.

Job 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.

Essential Functions

• Adheres and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department specific policy, procedures, value statements and Commitment to Excellence standards. 
• Able to handle multiple simultaneous tasks, answer telephone, take messages, file lab reports, medical records and other information according to practice policies and procedures. 
• Performs word processing and spreadsheet data.
• Performs charge entry and cash handling. 
• Acts as a liaison between the physician, patient and insurance companies to include obtaining referrals and/or authorizations.
• 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 and 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.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized office.
• Act as a Liaison to assist office billing service as requested.

Education/Training

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification

• None.

Experience

• Six (6) months experience in a clerical office, or general business, and/or customer service setting