What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Office Assistant - Ophthalmology position at Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health?
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
Job Title Front Office Assistant
Status Full Time - Monday - Friday - 800 AM to 500 PM
Department Opthalmology
Location 14014 N 46TH ST, TAMPA, Florida 33613
Job Summary The front office assistant provides support with the daily activities for ambulatory/physician office operations, including patient registration, telephone coverage, appointment scheduling, and patient referrals under the supervision of Manager Practice Operations, Medical Office Manager, Academic Program Manager, Academic Nurse Manager and/or Practice Site Supervisor.
Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?
✅ Education & Career Growth - Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
✅ Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
✅ Financial & Retirement - Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
✅ Work-Life Balance - Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
✅ Family & Pet Support - Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.
Essential Functions
Job Title Front Office Assistant
Status Full Time - Monday - Friday - 800 AM to 500 PM
Department Opthalmology
Location 14014 N 46TH ST, TAMPA, Florida 33613
Job Summary The front office assistant provides support with the daily activities for ambulatory/physician office operations, including patient registration, telephone coverage, appointment scheduling, and patient referrals under the supervision of Manager Practice Operations, Medical Office Manager, Academic Program Manager, Academic Nurse Manager and/or Practice Site Supervisor.
Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?
✅ Education & Career Growth - Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
✅ Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
✅ Financial & Retirement - Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
✅ Work-Life Balance - Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
✅ Family & Pet Support - Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.
Essential Functions
- Schedules patient appointments according to practice specific scheduling protocols and patient preference, to include obtaining required pre-certification and authorization for office visit(s) when required.
- Obtains accurate and complete patient demographic and insurance information.
- Processes all requests for medical records according to Orlando Health and department specific policies and procedures.
- Adheres and assures compliance with Orlando Health and OHPE (OHPG, OPN) policy, procedures, and value statements.
- Demonstrates competency in use of office equipment, technology, and answers telephone calls appropriately.
- Demonstrate a Commitment to Excellence standards and actively engages to improve overall patient satisfaction experience.
- Interacts with patients and families in a professional manner.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Participates in Quality Assurance/Quality Indicator activities as assigned.
- Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
- Practices the efficient use of supplies.
- Assists billing service as requested.
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- None.
- Six (6) months experience in a clerical office, or general business, and/or customer service setting