Front Office Specialist-Rural Health

Kettering Health Network • Wilmington, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of the Practice Manager, is typically the first point of contact (phone and in-person) for the office. Notifies office staff when patient is ready to be seen. Provides a wide variety of administrative support duties. The Front Office Specialist is responsible for: Greets patients and visitors in a courteous and friendly manner. Answers telephone calls, screens calls, arranges appointments, and referrals. Obtains information, answers questions, and notifies physician or assistant of patient's arrival. Prepares new records, organizes files, and maintains records. Types correspondence, reports, e-memos, forms. Sorts and distributes mail. Any other duties relating to the business operation of the medical practice that may be assigned by the physician(s) or practice office manager.

Requirements

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous front office experience or background in general office work.
• Ability to comprehend established office routines and policies.
• Learns quickly from oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of CPT & ICD-9 coding.
• Understand the ethics of confidentially.
• Good organization skills
• Tact and diplomacy

Nice To Haves

• electronic medical records experience
• Epic training/experience

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Answers telephone calls, screens calls, arranges appointments, and referrals.
• Obtains information, answers questions, and notifies physician or assistant of patient's arrival.
• Prepares new records, organizes files, and maintains records.
• Types correspondence, reports, e-memos, forms.
• Sorts and distributes mail.
• Any other duties relating to the business operation of the medical practice that may be assigned by the physician(s) or practice office manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees