What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Front Office Assistant position at YOSHIHIRO KATSUURA MD?
Amazing opportunity for an eager and enthusiastic individual to join an exciting and innovative orthopaedic surgery practice located on the Novato Community Hospital campus. This is an entry level position where you will learn all the operational functions of a medical practice. You will be trained in front desk, medical assisting, and surgery scheduling processes.
Responsibilities
Greet patients
Check patients in for their appointments
Update patients’ demographics & insurance information
Answer phones, process voicemails, and take messages
Schedule appointments
Process referrals from external providers
Obtain prior authorizations for office visits, imaging, and procedures
Scan patient records into Electronic Health Records (EHR) system
Ensure reception and patient areas are clean and organized
Prepare and clean exam rooms as needed
Serve as back up to medical assistant and surgery scheduler as needed
Required
Highly motivated
Strong communication, both written and verbal
Attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Professional demeanor with customer-service orientation
Experience
Medical office experience is a plus.
Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance a plus.
Orthopedic office experience is a plus.
Electronic Health Records experience is a plus.
Salary : $17 - $25
