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Financial Specialist - Clinic | Dept of CHFM | Gainesville | Part-Time | Days

Gainesville, FLOnsitePart TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 17 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • scheduling patient appointments
  • collecting co-payments
  • pre-payments
  • other payments
  • reviewing patient balances
  • entering charges
  • processing referrals
  • patient demographics
  • insurance information
  • customer service

Nice to have

  • financial services
  • business operations
  • physician office settings
  • CPT coding
  • diagnosis coding

Role summary

The Financial Specialist - Clinic is responsible for delivering excellent patient-centered service in a medical office setting. Key duties include scheduling patient appointments, collecting payments, reviewing patient balances, entering charges accurately, processing referrals, and maintaining a welcoming patient experience. This role requires professional patient interaction and may involve floating to different practices. A high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience are required, with an associate degree or additional experience being preferred.

Overview

To deliver excellent patient centered service in a medical office setting by scheduling patient appointments, collecting co-payments / pre-payments / other payments, reviewing patient balances, entering charges promptly and accurately, processing referrals, and maintaining a comfortable wait experience for patients based on practice protocols and UF Health Physicians policies and procedures. Greets patients professionally and provides a patient friendly point of entry and / or exit. May be required to float to other practices or flex time, as needed, for staffing.
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

  • At least one year of experience in financial services, business operations, physician office settings, or customer service required.

  • Two years of business, financial, or physician practice experience preferred.

  • An associate degree or equivalent college coursework may substitute for the required one year of experience.

  • Knowledge and experience validating patient demographics and insurance information required.

  • Familiarity with CPT and diagnosis coding preferred.

  • Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and telephone communication skills required.

  • Ability to collect patient payments professionally and courteously.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and demonstrate initiative.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

None required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

None required.

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