What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Patient Advocate position at South Florida Institute for Reproductive?
Our Patient Advocate will be responsible for the efficiency, accuracy and professionalism of the front desk. Primary duties include providing exemplary customer service while scheduling appointments, answering multi-line phones and emails and directing patients and managing all inquiries appropriately. The Patient Advocate works in a collaborative relationship with the front desk team as well as with other departments and employees.Office hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm. There are times an earlier opening will be required - based on procedures, and later close time - based on workload. Occasional travel to other clinics may be needed to support staffing coverage.Job Duties: Answering phone and directing calls or assisting patients as is appropriate, handling and managing the continuous flow of information between the lab, onsite physician and other staff while adhering to our standards of patient care and right to privacySchedule and confirm patient appointments, check-ups and physician referrals.Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.Compile and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence.Interview patients to complete insurance and privacy forms.Performs other duties/special projects and tasks as assignedEducation/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferredAt least one year of ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL office experience requiredExperience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system strongly preferredBilingual - Spanish requiredWhy You'll Love Working Here – Our Amazing Benefits:???? Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans for our full-time employees, along with complimentary basic life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and long-term disability insurance. FREE or low-cost employee only healthcare coverage option is also available.???????????????? Family Building Support: Take advantage of our comprehensive fertility benefits, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support to help grow your family.???? Paid Parental Leave: Generous maternity, paternity, and partner leave so you can focus on what matters most.???? Plenty of Paid Time Off: Start with 18 days of PTO annually and enjoy 11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday to use as you choose!???? Retirement Ready: Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, featuring a competitive company match and full vesting after just 2 years.???? Lifestyle Spending Account: Access a company-funded account to reimburse expenses that boost your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.???? Health Savings Account (HSA): If eligible, enjoy regular employer contributions to your HSA with every paycheck.???? Rewards for Connections: Earn extra money with our Employee Referral Program—your network is invaluable!???? Growth Opportunities: We support your career with continuing education reimbursement and dedicated time off for professional development.???? Premium Calm Health Subscription: Enjoy a free premium Calm Health app subscription to support your mental wellness.???? Emotional & Work-Life Support: Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with SupportLinc, you'll have access to emotional well-being and work-life resources whenever you need them.???? Extra Peace of Mind: Explore additional coverage options including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance, to suit your needs.