Front Desk Coordinator (Part Time / Bilingual Spanish Preferred)

Clinic Support Associate

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it's not just what we do, it's who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

We are currently hiring a Clinic Support Associate for immediate, long-term employment. Our expectations of a clinic support associate is to do any clinic support duties such as Front Desk and Aiding. You'll help manage front desk operations and assist clinicians with patient care ensuring a smooth, welcoming experience for every patient. If you're looking for a hands-on role in a fast-growing field where you can make a real impact, this is a great opportunity to learn and grow with an expert team. Apply today and join a team that puts patients and people first.

Days & Hours : Monday-Thursday 2pm-8pm Friday 12pm-6pm

Essential Responsibilities

• Greets and welcomes patients and visitors with an upbeat attitude and warm, inviting smilewhether in person or over the phonewhile answering or directing inquiries and efficiently checking in patients.
• Delivers a high level of customer service by ensuring patient satisfaction, optimizing provider time, and maximizing treatment room utilization through accurate appointment scheduling in person or via phone.
• Manages scheduling operations with a focus on growth, including maximizing provider availability and treatment room usage.
• Maintains on-time patient flow by promptly notifying clinicians of patient arrivals, monitoring service delivery against the schedule, and alerting providers of any delays.
• Receives and processes incoming faxes promptly, ensuring timely communication and documentation.
• Performs accurate data entry into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, including patient information, treatment plans, and updates.
• Generates reports, logs, and lists, including financial reconciliations and patient retention tracking, with a high level of accuracy.
• Ensures co-pays are tallied, reconciled, and manages credit extended to patients.
• Sets up new and returning patient cases in Theraoffice, including obtaining and verifying demographic and insurance information.
• Contacts treating physicians to obtain updated prescriptions for Occupational and Physical Therapy treatments and obtains Plans of Care, updating the system accordingly.
• Assists patients during therapy by applying heat packs, paraffin dips, helping into pools and onto equipment, monitoring exercise, and guiding through prescribed routines.
• Educates patients on proper equipment use and exercise techniques to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Prepares patients for therapy treatments by providing comfort, assistance, and reassurance.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions, addressing concerns, and alleviating fears with empathy and professionalism.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and protects sensitive information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines and clinic policies.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized environment by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Performs light cleaning duties including laundry, treatment table turnover (cleaning and sanitizing), and garbage disposal to ensure a hygienic treatment area.
• Prepares treatment rooms by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies, positioning equipment for therapist access, assisting patients on equipment, and following prescribed protocols before patient arrival.
• Answers calls from physicians, hospitals, and patients, demonstrating exemplary customer service skills.
• Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by monitoring stock levels, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Performs other duties and assignments as required to support clinic operations and patient care.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is frequently required to walk, stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The staff member can regularly lift and / or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Qualifications

What We Offer!

Competitive compensation package 401(k) plan with company matching options Generous Paid Time Off A rich benefits package, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance Progressive Leadership Development Programs New York's 529 College Savings Program Employee Perks : discounted rates for entertainment, travel, fitness, insurance plans, etc. through our partnership with Plum Benefits FSA Plans- pre tax savings plans to pay for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses, travel to & from work Company Events- Annual Family Field Day, Leadership Retreats, and Holiday Awards Celebration And much more!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement and / or if you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@icims.com.