Front Office Associate - Dermatology

Front Office Associate - DermatologyPACT MSO is a Management Service Organization that supports numerous physician groups. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and a friendly working environment. We are a medium sized company with a family atmosphere.PACT MSO has a busy Dermatology Group seeking a Front Office Associate. The position requires traveling between Orange and Fairfield office locations. This is a full time position scheduled Monday through Friday.The position works in the front and/or back office of the medical practice. The job responsibilities are administrative and may include some or all listed below. The incumbent may be in one location where they are responsible for all aspects of the patient experience, or just one aspect.Greet incoming patients, visitors, vendors, etc. to the office with a friendly, professional demeanor.Completely and accurately registers and checks in patients by following a standard operating procedure.Schedule and confirm patients' appointmentsCheck out patients completing all necessary steps in check out standard operating procedureCollects proper co-pay, payments on balances, walk-in payments and process appropriately.Open and close batch daily for depositAccurately scan and index documents and reports into patients' charts in the EHR system.Reviews all provider orders for completeness and obtains clarification on incomplete or questionable ordersTest/procedure preparationsPromptly and professionally answers telephone calls. Routes the calls to the appropriate person or offers to take a message.Appropriately documents message in the patient chart or other electronic manner as specified by type of call.Collect pertinent information and required documents from patient prior to appointments.Explains financial requirement to the patients and collect copays as required.Responsible for managing the transfer of the phone system to and from the answering service, as well as resolving non urgent after hours messages.Perform other assignments and special projectsKnowledge of computers and EHR software.Excellent communication skillsExcellent organizational skills2 years of medical office experienceHigh School or GED required.