What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Optometry Office Front Desk Receptionist position at Advanced Eye Group?
A busy optometry practice is seeking a full time dedicated and organized team player to provide administrative support to the front office staff. Jobs to include insurance verification, answering the phones, scheduling, billing, checking patients in/out, and making recall phone calls. Cross training in other areas of the office may apply as well. The office is open Monday-Friday, no weekends or late nights. Hourly rate determined by experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Scheduling and Communication: Answer and manage a high volume of incoming phone calls, schedule appointments, and make recall phone calls to patients.
- Billing and Insurance: Verify and explain insurance eligibility and benefits, process billing and payments, and handle patient inquiries related to billing.
- Administrative Support: Assist the office manager with various tasks, including filing, managing correspondence, and other general office duties.
- Office Collaboration: Work closely with the rest of the office team, including the doctors and technicians, to ensure efficient patient flow.
- Cross-Training: Participate in cross-training in other areas of the office as needed to support overall practice operations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Experience:
- medical and vision plans: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Vineland, NJ 08360 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21