Practice Assistant I ENT Vernick and Gopal, LLC.
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. We are seeking a reliable and patient-focused individual to join our private practice ENT office as a Front Desk team member. This role offers a full-time day shift, with schedule options of 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Job Summary: Reports to (one of the following): Practice Manager or Ambulatory Practice Coordinator with input from assigned physician, nurses or other health care providers. Responsible for delivering the highest quality service to patients while contributing to the smooth functioning of practice operations.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required
- 1-3 years related work experience required.
- Fluent in English and Spanish, at a level that ensures accurate and understandable interpretation and translation and Medical terminology.
- Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate 1 preferred: Medical Admin Assistant Cert
Responsibilities
- Greets patients and visitors in a manner that demonstrates courtesy, service, respect and privacy.
- Serves as a central communication source in the delivery of patient care by being responsive, accessible and visible.
- Takes appropriate actions to diffuse challenging situations.
- Takes complete and accurate information from patients/callers.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Performs check in, registration, scheduling, and verification of demographic information according to APG policies and procedures.
- Utilizes computer system to register patients and ensure accuracy of demographic and fiscal data.
- Schedules, reschedules and cancels appointments making every effort to accommodate patient and provider needs.
- Obtains and enters referrals and collect co-pays.
- Monitors and supports patients and visitors entering and leaving the practice.
- Facilitates timely flow and proactively solves flow issues (i.e., early or late patient, late provider, etc.).
- Acts as liaison between patient and practice staff to ensure optimal flow and service delivery.
- Acts as liaison between patient and other areas to ensure optimal flow and service delivery.
- Maintains clean and welcoming physical environment of the reception area.
- Maintains signage and clarity of information displayed in reception area.
- Monitors audio or visual images for appropriate programming and volume levels to ensure a non-intrusive and calming environment.
- Contacts the appropriate departments (i.e. Service Response) when repairs or services are needed and follows through.
- Ensures translation services are provided in Spanish for Spanish speaking patients and employees when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
