Traveling Receptionist/Back up Surgery Scheduler

Local Ophthalmology Practice is seeking a full time Traveling Receptionist/back up Surgery Scheduler to join the team. Job is very high pace and candidate must be able to handle multiple requests at one time. **Position requires travel 80% of the time. NO OVERNIGHT TRAVEL**

Job duties include:

Greet patients, vendors, pharmaceutical representatives, and other visitors to our medical office

Answer patient questions and provide assistance and directions when necessary

Work closely with our referring providers to provide services to patients

Utilize our medical office software to schedule new, surgery and follow-up appointments

Register new patients and update necessary records, including insurance information

Verifying insurance benefits

Distribute paperwork to patients and then check them to ensure that required fields are completed

Collect and post and balance patient payments

Counsel patients on surgery instructions/information, including cost estimates

Maintain confidentiality of all patient records

Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor

The ideal candidate we are looking for must have:

HS diploma/GED

Able to work independently

Ability to multi-task

Eagerness to learn and a positive attitude

Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and ICD10 coding a plus

Computer knowledge, including being very comfortable using tablet for multiple tasks

The ideal candidate must be an enthusiastic, upbeat people-person who is detail-oriented and possesses exceptional communication skills and a warm and professional demeanor.

Bilingual a plus but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $17