Senior Front Office Assistant - Jewett Orthopedic Institute, Sebastian

One of the region’s largest orthopedic and sports medicine providers, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute’s world-class team of orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians specialize in conditions and injuries of the spine, hand, upper extremities, foot, ankle and lower extremities, as well as joint replacement, concussions, interventional pain management, bone health and orthopedic trauma. The institute’s Downtown Complex brings the whole spectrum of orthopedic and spine care under one roof and includes an orthopedic specialty hospital featuring 75 private inpatient rooms, 10 advanced OR suites, and a research and innovation center with a bio skills lab and 3D printer. Institute physicians also lead a robust clinical research and education program. An adjacent medical pavilion houses a 63-exam-room outpatient clinic, imaging suite, physical therapy spaces and ambulatory surgery center. The institute also holds official medical roles with multiple athletic teams, sporting events and venues. In its first year of eligibility, the institute has been recognized for its positive workplace culture with Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work award.

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Position Summary

The Senior Front Office Assistant performs routine computerized scheduling and administrative functions in an ambulatory/physician office operating under the direction of the Department Manager, Medical Office Manager, Academic Program Manager, Academic Practice Nurse Manager and/or the Practice Site Supervisor.

• Adheres and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department specific policy, procedures, value statements and Commitment to Excellence standards. 
• Able to handle multiple simultaneous tasks, answer telephone, take messages, file lab reports, medical records and other information according to practice policies and procedures. 
• Performs word processing and spreadsheet data.
• Performs charge entry and cash handling. 
• Acts as a liaison between the physician, patient and insurance companies to include obtaining referrals and/or authorizations.
• 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.

Education/Training

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Typing speed of approximately 30 wpm or ability to successfully demonstrate competent use of practice management computer system. 
• Knowledge of ICD & CPT.

Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience in a medical office environment.