Front Office Specialist

at  WellStar Health System Inc

JOB SUMMARY:

The Front Office Specialist (FOS) is responsible for illustrating exceptional customer service and focus to WellStar’s patients and customers. This includes greeting customers, registering patients at check-in and check-out, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, cash management, and/or administrative functions that support the practice’s operations. The FOS is an important team member in achieving patient experience, employee engagement, and financial goals. This position is considered a highly functioning position where the team member must be able to multi-task while at the same time communicate with various customers.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years administrative front office experience in a physician practice or health care setting Preferred and
• Previous customer service experience Required

REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS:

• Computer skills essential.
• Medical terminology including coding needed (CPT-4, ICD-9, and HCPCS) preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance filing and requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude while working in a team setting.