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Front Office Assistant

Advocate Health

Cartersville, GAFull-time$18.85–28.3/hrPosted 2w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.85–28.3/hr
Location
Cartersville, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Advocate Health is hiring a Front Office Assistant. The Front Office Assistant performs clerical duties for a medical practice, handling telephone calls, scheduling appointments, filing, copying, and other administrative tasks while ensuring accurate communication and customer service.

Key focus areas include Answer telephone calls and direct inquiries, Schedule patient appointments, and File and copy documents.

Important skills include Medical Terminology, ICD-9/CPT Coding, Accurate Typing, Filing Skills, Strong Verbal Communication, and Strong Written Communication. Preferred (not required): Telephone Responsibilities, Scheduling, and Copying.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical TerminologyICD-9/CPT CodingAccurate TypingFiling SkillsStrong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationCommitment to Customer ServiceCommunicate Effectively With All Applicable Customers and Age GroupsTelephone ResponsibilitiesSchedulingCopyingMedical Office Information SystemsElectronic BillingAutomated Functions

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED From an Accredited InstituteTwo Year Course for Medical Office Assistant at the Post-Secondary LevelPrior Experience With Front Desk Responsibilities in a Medical Office Setting

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Department:

01120 FLMG Cartersville Family Medicine 1328 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy - Family Medicine

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

7am-4pm or 8am-5pm EST

Pay Range:

$18.85 - $28.30

The Front Office Assistant is responsible for all clerical functions relative to the business aspect of the medical practice. These duties include, but are not limited to, telephone responsibilities, scheduling, filing, copying, etc.

Qualifications:

A. Education

  1. High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute required

  2. Two year course for medical office assistant at the post-secondary level preferred

B. Experience

  1. Prior experience with front desk responsibilities in a medical office setting

  2. Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9/CPT coding is required

  3. Accurate typing and filing skills required

  4. Experience in the use of medical office information systems, electronic billing, and other automated functions preferred

  5. Candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, have a commitment to customer service, and communicate effectively with all applicable customers and age groups

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

  • Incentive pay for select positions

  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • Paid Time Off programs

  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

  • Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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