What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometry Receptionist position at Barak Optometry?
About us
Barak Optometry is a small business in located in the Robinson Costco in Pittsburgh, PA. Our goal is to provide excellent service to our patients in a friendly and supportive environment.
Duties:
- Greet and welcome patients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
- Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, and manage patient inquiries.
- Maintain patient records and update information in the electronic health records system.
- Handle administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, and scanning documents.
- Perform automated patient pre-testing when trained to do so.
- Verify insurance information and eligibility.
- Maintain a clean office space.
Skills:
- Administrative skills: Proficient in handling administrative tasks such as scheduling, filing, and record keeping.
- Patient service skills: Ability to provide excellent customer service to patients and visitors, ensuring a positive experience.
- Scheduling: Experience with scheduling appointments in a healthcare setting, managing calendars, and coordinating with healthcare providers.
- Electronic health records: Familiarity with electronic health records systems is a plus. Must have basic computer skills.
- Optometric terminology: Knowledge of basic optometric terminology to accurately communicate with patients and healthcare professionals.
- Strong communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, staff, and external contacts.
This Receptionist position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. Prior experience in a healthcare receptionist role or similar administrative position is a plus but not required. We are willing to train to help you gain comfort with our terminology and systems.
We are open Tuesday through Saturday.
Tue, Wed, Thu work hours are 11:45 AM to 7:15 PM.
Friday 9:45 AM to 7:15 PM and Saturday 9:15 AM to 4:45 PM
We are currently hiring to fill the Thursday, Friday and Saturday hours.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
Ability to Commute:
- Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17