Full-Time Clinic Assistant/Telephone Operator - Your Communication Hub at SIMEDHealth Physiatry!
SIMEDHealth's Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) office in Gainesville, FL, is seeking a highly organized and communicative Full-Time Clinic Assistant/Telephone Operator to manage our front-line communications and provide essential administrative support.
As the voice of our practice, you will play a crucial role in efficiently directing calls, assisting patients, and ensuring accurate information flow. Your ability to multitask, handle a multi-line phone system with ease, and maintain a professional demeanor is essential. We're looking for someone with outstanding customer service skills and a clear speaking voice. Bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply!
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:
- Professionally answering and directing all incoming phone calls using a multi-line system.
- Providing helpful responses to patient inquiries regarding office logistics and general information.
- Verifying and updating patient information accurately within our electronic health record (EHR) system, including documenting relevant healthcare details.
- Typing detailed and accurate notes.
- Efficiently scheduling appointments, verifying insurance details, and managing our electronic fax server.
- Accurately interpreting and utilizing Hospital Call Schedules.
- Maintaining awareness of daily provider schedules for accurate call routing.
- Understanding and appropriately handling calls related to hospital consults and transitional care.
- Effectively directing new patient calls to our dedicated coordinator.
- Regularly retrieving and responding to voicemail messages in a timely manner.
- Adhering strictly to patient and staff safety protocols, including HIPAA compliance.
- Providing basic information about SIMEDHealth's services and providers.
- Comfortably remaining seated for extended periods while managing telephone duties.
What We're Looking For:
- Exceptional customer service skills and a professional phone manner.
- Proven ability to effectively manage multiple phone lines and multitask in a busy environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Clear and professional speaking voice.
- Computer proficiency with accurate typing skills and the ability to navigate electronic systems.
- Bilingual (Spanish) language skills are a plus.
Join the SIMEDHealth Team and Enjoy Our Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees, including:
- Health, life, dental, short and long term disability, and vision coverage
- Health Saving Account (HSA)
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Wellness discounts
If you are a skilled communicator with excellent organizational abilities and a commitment to providing exceptional patient service, apply now at SIMEDHealth!
SIMEDHealth is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about SIMEDHealth, please visit SIMEDHealth.com/jobs.