What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Assistant position at DR. R. THIARA O.D.?
We are seeking an Optometry Office Assistant to join our team in Danville! You will have the ultimate customer care role by greeting patients, preparing patient charts, performing automated preliminary testing, authorizing insurance, billing insurance and scheduling appointments. This person will also be responsible for effectively and politely answering the phones, organizing paperwork and daily housekeeping.
Excellent patient-care opportunity for pre-med students!
Responsibilities:
- Act as a receptionist to the doctor, including scheduling examinations, confirming appointments, collecting fees, performing related bookkeeping procedures, maintaining appropriate patient records; maintain records of daily deposits, close cash drawer at end of business day.
- Operate pre-testing equipment (training available)
- Maintain accurate filing of patient charts and records.
- Plan and schedule patient appointments
- Basic medical billing (we train you)
- Greet and assist patients
- Answer inbound telephone calls
- Develop and implement organized filing systems
- Perform all other office tasks
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in office administration is REQUIRED
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
Minimum Requirements for the positions is:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Should have a retail sales and/or customer service work experience
- Availability between 9-5pm FRIDAYS AND ONE OTHER DAY PER WEEK and possibly Saturday or Sunday. This is a part-time position.
- Optical knowledge is a plus but not required.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23