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Front Office Assistant, Sr at Baptist Health in Vestavia Hills, AL
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Job Description
Front Office Assistant – Orthopedic Clinic
Location: 200 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35216
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Environment: Team‑oriented • Moderate‑paced • Internal growth encouraged
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year Front Office Assistant experience in a medical setting
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable, personable Front Office Assistant to join our front‑line team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, providing a welcoming experience while supporting daily administrative and clerical operations. This position is ideal for someone who is professional, organized, and passionate about delivering excellent service in a medical environment.
About Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs.
As part of Baptist Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options.
Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus — from primary care to specialty institutes — Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.
Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
- Life Insurance
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
- Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Car Insurance
- Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and assist patients, visitors, and families in a warm, professional manner
- Answer multi‑line phones, route calls, and manage voicemail messages
- Schedule patient appointments and maintain accurate calendars
- Check patients in and out, verify insurance information, and update records
- Manage front office tasks such as filing, scanning, data entry, and mail handling
- Maintain a clean, organized, and patient‑friendly reception area
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure smooth daily operations
- Provide general support to the medical team as needed
Qualifications
- 1+ year of Front Office Assistant experience in a medical setting (required)
- Strong communication and customer‑service skills
- Comfortable working in a moderate‑paced, team‑driven environment
- Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to multitask effectively
- Basic proficiency with computers, scheduling systems, and office technology
- Professional, friendly, and dependable
Why Join Us?
- Supportive, team‑oriented workplace
- Opportunity for internal growth and career development
- Predictable daytime weekday schedule
- Meaningful patient‑focused work in a welcoming office environment