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Office Assistant at Podiatric Clinic at Mercy Hospital

Barry University is currently accepting applications for an Office Assistant at the Podiatric Clinic at Mercy Hospital.

The Front Desk Office Assistant is responsible for greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and answering the phones.

This position is in-person.

Essential Functions:

Registration and discharge of patients:

• Scheduling appointments, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures, confirming appointments.
• Answering phone calls and responding to patient requests. Accurate data entry. Verifying patient insurance.
• Obtaining authorizations in a timely manner.
• Collecting co-payments and outstanding balances.

Performs other clerical functions in support of the clinic by:

• Checking and sorting faxes received from the previous day.
• Filing all charts and paperwork in an efficient manner.
• Turning off the x-ray machine at the end of the work day.
• Locking the file room.
• Disposing of biohazardous waste.
• Locking supply cabinets.
• Printing superbill encounters daily.
• Cleaning and preparing rooms for the following day.

Perform other clinic duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A high school diploma is required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a medical office environment. Medical office/front desk experience may substitute for vocational or technical training.
• Bilingual, English-Spanish required.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off, and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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