Overview

The Patient Access Representative is responsible for computer appointment scheduling for all Forefront Dermatology clinics, updating computer patient demographic and insurance information.  This position will actively manage provider schedules to ensure maximum productivity/scheduled appointments each day.

Responsibilities

1. Schedule and coordinate patient appointments via phone following company protocols, procedures and physician schedule templates when applicable.
2. Explain insurance and financial policies when scheduling appointments.
3. Provide excellent customer service to all incoming callers by answering phones promptly and in polite, professional manner
4. Accurately document patient concerns.
5. Explain insurance and financial policies when scheduling appointments.
6. Answer telephone, screen calls, take messages, and provide information according to protocol.
7. Maintain physician schedules, ensuring that all patients are scheduled properly and appointments are confirmed.
8. Answer telephone, screen calls, take messages, and provide information according to protocol.
9. Maintain physician schedules, ensuring that all patients are scheduled properly and appointments are confirmed.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High school diploma, GED/HSED, or equivalent.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 1-2 years of recent medical office experience in a similar capacity is preferred.
• Previous customer service experience is preferred.
• Proficient in basic computer functions.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.
• Must possess excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm is preferred.
• Must possess attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism and direction from supervisors.
• Must demonstrate professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Must display a friendly, cheerful, tactful, and polite demeanor, and must be compassionate and caring in dealing with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

#INDLAS

 

Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them.  

 

Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them.  

Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact [email protected]  to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.