The Lead Physician Office Specialist is responsible for oversight of daily front office activities, including management of provider resource calendars. Manages patient access by facilitating resource calendar availability. Collaborates with Office Supervisor, RN Lead, Providers, Operations Administrator, and other allied health professionals to facilitate effective/efficient operations. Responsible for the supervision and training of other personnel in the performance of Physician Office Specialist activities. Responsible for coordinating and supporting the ongoing needs of patients, physicians, employees and the institution through a variety of front office functions, while also filling the role of Physician Office Specialist and back up Medical Secretary. Maintains regular contact with other internal departments, ie Radiology, Laboratory, Registration, Medical Records, Appointment Offices, etc. for the purpose of exchanging information, providing instruction, problem resolution and service. Serves as point of contact for customer service recovery inquiries. Participates in planning, organizing, and resource management to ensure efficiency in the work unit. Communicates and interprets institution and department policies, information, changes and ongoing developments under the direction of the Office Supervisor. In addition, the Lead Physician Office Specialist has the responsibility to serve as the liaison with the physician chair and administration to perform operational activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree in healthcare, business, communications or related field and two years of experience of Mayo front office operations or five years experience in healthcare required. Knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding and medical terminology is required. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors degree in healthcare, business, communications or related filed is preferred. Progressive responsibility within front office operations is preferred. Knowledge of multiple electronic applications which support the front office operations, to also include Microsoft Excel and Word is preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills and organizational skills with the ability to function independently are preferred. Excellent customer service skills, strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks/priorities are preferred. Must be able to flex hours to meet the demands of the work area.
Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career.
Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world.
We are recognized for high-quality patient care more than any other academic medical center in the nation. These endorsements are very gratifying, but also humbling. They remind us of the tradition that has been entrusted to each one of us, and the legacy of excellence that we uphold every day.
