Front Office Assistant, Sr - Orthopedics/WC

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute 

West Region

Job Title: Front Office Assistant, Sr.

Full Time: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Department: Orthopedics

Location: 2352 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL

Job Summary:The Senior Front Office Assistant performs routine computerized scheduling and administrative functions in an ambulatory/physician office operating under the direction of the Department Manager, Medical Office Manager, Academic Program Manager, Academic Practice Nurse Manager and/or the Practice Site Supervisor.

Why is Orlando Health your best place to work?

✅ Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
✅ Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
✅ Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
✅ Work-Life Balance – Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
✅ Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.

Essential Functions

• Adheres and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department specific policy, procedures, value statements and Commitment to Excellence standards. 
• Able to handle multiple simultaneous tasks, answer telephone, take messages, file lab reports, medical records and other information according to practice policies and procedures. 
• Performs word processing and spreadsheet data.
• Performs charge entry and cash handling. 
• Acts as a liaison between the physician, patient and insurance companies to include obtaining referrals and/or authorizations.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Indicator activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies. Practices the efficient use of supplies.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized office.
• Act as a Liaison to assist office billing service as requested.

Education/Training

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Typing speed of approximately 30 wpm or ability to successfully demonstrate competent use of practice management computer system. 
• Knowledge of ICD & CPT.

Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience in a medical office environment.