Front Desk Office Assistant, Mercy Podiatric Clinic

Barry University is currently accepting applications for an Office Assistant at the Podiatric Clinic at Mercy Hospital.

The Front Desk Office Assistant is responsible for assisting in the management of a very busy specialty clinic with phone calls, faxes, scheduling of appointments, verifying insurances, obtaining authorizations, input of patient information and checking out patients once their visit ends.

This position is In-person

Registration and discharge of patients:

• Check in and check patients daily:
• Scheduling in-office appointments.
• Scheduling diagnostic procedures
• Confirming patient appointments.
• Answering phone calls and responding to patient requests.
• Data entry of patient demographics, insurance information and authorizations.
• Verifying patient insurance.
• Obtaining authorizations for office visits in a timely manner.
• Collecting copayments and outstanding balances

Performs other clerical functions in support of the clinic by:

• Performs other clerical functions in support of the clinic by:
• Checking and sorting taxes received from previous day. Preparing patient charts according to established protocol.
• Filing all charts and paperwork in an efficient manner.
• Closing the office at the end of the day.
• Turn off x-ray machine
• Lock the file room 
• Dispose of biohazardous waste
• Lock supply cabinets
• Printing Superbill encounters daily
• Cleaning and preparing rooms for the following day.    
• Performs other clinic duties as assigned.

Perform other clinic duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A High school diploma is required.  

• 1-3 years of experience in a medical- office environment. Medical office/ front desk experience may substitute for vocational or technical training.

• Bilingual, English-Spanish is required

• Excellent customer service skills.

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.