Front Office Assistant

Position Summary Front Office Assistant - Medical Practice 📍 Location: 833 Princeton Avenue SW, Suite 200B, Birmingham, AL 35211 Join our growing medical practice as a Front Office Specialist ! We're looking for a friendly, professional, and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is passionate about providing exceptional patient service. Schedule Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 36-hour work week Ideal Candidate We are seeking someone who is: ✅ Punctual and dependable✅ Friendly and patient-focused✅ Articulate and professional✅ Detail-oriented and accurate✅ Comfortable multitasking in a medical office setting About Baptist Health Medical Group Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs. As part of Baptist Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options. Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus — from primary care to specialty institutes — Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals. Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care) Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Car Insurance Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt Responsibilities What You'll Do Greet and assist patients in a friendly and professional manner Schedule appointments and manage patient communications Verify insurance coverage and benefits Process and obtain referrals and authorizations as needed Maintain accurate patient records and documentation Support daily office operations while ensuring an exceptional patient experience Qualifications Qualifications Minimum of 1 year of medical office experience Strong knowledge of medical terminology Experience with insurance verification and referral processes Understanding of insurance carrier plans and policy types Ability to identify when specialist referrals are required and obtain necessary authorizations Excellent spelling, communication, and organizational skills