Front Office Representative

FRONT OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE

FULL-TIME FLEMING ISLAND CLINIC BENEFITS PACKAGE

Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is a regional leader in orthopedic medicine. We are dedicated to growing with our patients. Our reach will continue to expand to meet the needs of all patients, present and future. It is our wish to make industry-leading five-star orthopedic care accessible to as many people as possible.

At Southeast Orthopedic Specialists, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! We offer our Full-Time Employees a robust BENEFITS PACKAGE that includes the following:

Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits

Monthly stipend to use toward ancillary benefits

HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match

401k plan after 6 months of service with company match

Employee Assistance Program available 24/7

Employee Appreciation Days/Events

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

AND MORE!

As Southeast Orthopedic Specialists continues to grow, we are hiring Front Office Representatives four our Fleming Island Clinic located in Fleming Island, FL! Please see below for the functions and requirements needed in order to be considered for this role:

GENERAL SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service while assuming responsibility for the efficient, productive, and professional operation of the front office which includes patient reception, scheduling of patients, collecting patient demographics, insurance information, and collecting patient payments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promptly greets and acknowledges patients. Informs MAs and Providers of patient’s arrival through CPS, using Appointment Status’

Instructs patients in completion of medical history and patient information forms, and makes any necessary corrections to the patient's account.

Obtains accurate, complete demographic and insurance information and financial contract/consent on patient paperwork, as well as reviewing patients and guarantors to obtain accurate information assuring all necessary documents are populated and signed correctly.

Responsible for identifying and collecting co-payments, co-insurances and past-due account balances.

Explains financial requirements to the patient in response to patient questions on billing and insurance matters

Responsible for accurately completing and interpreting insurance verification and benefits. Notifies patients, family members, physicians and/or supervisors of network insurance coverage issues that may result in coverage reduction.

Scans all new patient or updated patient information into computer (including: photo ID, insurance cards, referrals, and patient paperwork).

Schedules follow-up appointments, reviews patient's insurance coverage and notifies patient if service requires an authorization or referral

Maintains general knowledge of insurance plans accepted by Southeast Orthopedic Specialists.

Responsible for maintaining a secure and accurate cash drawer. Responsible for daily balancing of cash drawer and closing Batch.

Maintains the strictest patient confidentiality.

Maintains a clean and organized front office workspace.

The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for the job position including a general understanding of insurance requirements.

EDUCATION

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.

SKILLS

Skill in customer service.

Skill in communicating effectively with physicians, clinical staff, and the public.

Skill in establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Ability to communicate with upset and frustrated patients while consistently providing excellent customer service. Demonstrate empathy, concern, good listening skills, and compassion for all patients.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment.

Some travel between various clinic locations.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

HOPCo Mission, Vision and Values must be read and signed.

** This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. **

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