Optimum RTS - Medical Office Front Desk / Scheduler

Location : 33401

Job Type : Contract to Direct

Hours : Full Time

Required Years of Experience : 1+

Travel : No

Relocation : No

Job Industry : Medical Office

Job Category : Medical Office

Job Description :

Medical practice in West Palm Beach is seeking a Medical Office Front Desk / Scheduler to provide secretarial and clinical support to supervising physician.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - (To include BUT not limited to:)

-Schedule appointments for patients.

-Acquire insurance authorizations for procedures and tests ordered by attending physician.

-Schedule surgeries/procedures or work in conjunction with Surgical Coordinator verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary..

-Maintain, adjust and confirm patient office schedule.

-Help direct patient flow during practice hours.

Required Qualifications :

Experience Requirements

-1 year of related experience.

General Skills and Competencies - Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural and language-deficit patients

-Effective interpersonal and communications skills required

-Excellent telephone etiquette

-Proficient in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines

-Must be able to adapt to a growing and changing environment

-Experience with Epic EMR system A PLUS!