Front Desk Receptionist - St. Petersburg, FL at Careers in US-FL-St Petersburg

Job description

• We’re hiring a Front Desk Receptionist to join our Academic Alliance in Dermatology team in St. Petersburg, FL. This role plays an important part in creating a positive patient experience while supporting day-to-day front office operations, including patient check-in and check-out, scheduling, payments, insurance information, and maintaining accurate patient records.
• Schedule: Tuesday - Friday | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Academic Alliance in Dermatology has 20 locations throughout Southwest and Central Florida and has provided medical and cosmetic dermatology services for more than 30 years. The practice offers comprehensive dermatologic care supported by experienced providers and advanced technology.
• At Anne Arundel Dermatology we give exceptional care - to our patients and to each other. We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research, emerging treatments, new medications and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive hands-on training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.
• Founded 50+ years ago with a mission to provide the highest quality and full spectrum of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services to each and every one of its patients, Anne Arundel Dermatology has assembled the finest group of dermatologists in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. With 300+ clinicians and 110+ locations in 7 states, we’re thriving, growing, and looking to add talented individuals to our team!

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Screen calls, schedule appointments, and coordinate referrals.
• Take accurate and concise phone messages.
• Enter complete patient demographics when scheduling appointments.
• Review patient charts to ensure required information and signatures are complete.
• Check patients in and out.
• Monitor patients in the reception area and communicate with them as needed.
• Collect patient payments.
• Update product inventory and fulfill inventory orders.
• Run end-of-day reports and balance payment totals when assigned closing duties.
• Distribute incoming reports and correspondence to patient charts.
• Ensure phone messages, faxes, and interdepartmental communications are addressed in a timely manner.
• Treat patients with dignity, empathy, and professionalism.
• Assist other staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA standards.
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) preferred.
• Comfortable using multi-line phone systems and standard office equipment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel to and provide coverage at nearby practice locations as needed.
• Enjoy creating a welcoming and positive experience for patients.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients and team members.
• Work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Are proactive, dependable, and willing to jump in where needed.
• Take pride in accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a customer-facing or customer service role required.
• 1-3 years of recent experience as a Medical Receptionist in a clinical or surgical setting preferred.
• Previous dermatology experience preferred.

Skills

Required

• Knowledge of HIPAA standards.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance – effective 1 st of the month after date of start
• Short-term and long-term disability, Voluntary life (employee, spouse, and child), Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity – Effective the 1 st of the month following date of hire
• Company provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement Savings account
• Employee discount on cosmetic services and products