Office Assistant Practice Based

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Shifts: Monday thru Friday 8am to 430pm

Job Description

The Office Assistant is responsible for providing quality customer service to patients by offering administrative and front office support. This position schedules clinical patient appointments, verifies insurance coverage, and obtains authorizations. Additionally, this role processes referrals and coordinates documentation for coding and billing. In addition, this position performs various administrative tasks simultaneously. Responsibilities for this role include ensuring efficient patient flow and accurate record-keeping. This role contributes to the overall efficiency of the physician offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitates medical record requests accurately and timely.

• Assists with daily closing procedures.

• Other duties as assigned Greets and directs patients in a friendly, welcoming, and timely manner.

• Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures to assist patients appropriately.

• Answers the telephone and handles calls in a timely and friendly manner, including appropriate documentation of the call.

• Consistently responds to patient requests in a timely and professional manner.

• Collects required documents such as insurance cards and photo IDs for encounters.

• Schedules and confirms patient appointments prior to the appointment date to ensure a low no-show rate.

• Obtains appropriate medical records and patient information to support patient care needs and distributes documentation within the AMR accurately and timely.

• Obtains insurance authorizations and verifies coverage prior to the patient's appointments, notifying the patient of the current status.

• Collects copays, deposits, deductibles, prior balances, coinsurance, and self-pay payments at the time of service per department policy.

• Establishes patient payment plans as required by department policy.

• Processes patient referrals accurately and timely.

• High School Grad or Equivalent [Required]

• 1+ years related experience [Preferred]

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.