Front Desk Specialist - Prescott AZ.

Description:

Front Desk Specialist is responsible for interacting with guests in a healthcare setting and managing administrative tasks for the medical team. Their duties include scheduling patient appointments according to doctor availability, explaining intake forms to new patients and processing payments after treatment.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED completion is required.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training in an accredited program is a bonus.
• Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants preferred but not required.
• Experience with AthenaOne preferred or an alternate EMR system experience is preferred.
• Microsoft 365 experience required: must be able to use excel, word, and teams.
• 1 or more years’ experience in a medical office is preferred but not required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Must be able to communicate clearly over the telephone and in person.
• Must be organized, have excellent time management skills, great attention to details and able to multitask effectively.
• Must have high emotional intelligence and be able to interact positively with concerned patients.
• Must be able to gather and interpret clinical data.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Greet patients professionally both in person and on the phone.
• Quickly answer questions or properly refer to the appropriate team member.
• Optimize provider schedules and patient satisfaction through appropriate scheduling.
• Notify Medical Assistants of patient arrivals.
• Comfort patients by anticipating anxieties and effectively answering questions.
• Maintaining office inventory by anticipating supply needs and communicating with lead
• Works in coordination with other members of the Physicians' Billing Office as necessary
• Meets and exceeds short- and long-term goals and KPIs as established for the department.
• Performs job functions and duties according to department’s policies and procedures.
• Must be able to travel to various locations and have reliable transportation.
• Must work a Saturday rotation.