What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Receptionist/Optometry Tech position at Repko Family Vision Center?
We are looking for a team member for a medically oriented vision care practice in Gate City, VA. This job is great for someone who likes variation in their day. It is best suited for the multitasker with an attention to detail. We are a small office, and you will be cross-trained to help in other areas as needed.
Main job duties will include, but not be limited to:
- Answering incoming phone calls
- Scheduling appointments
- Filing paperwork
- Checking in/out patients
- Taking payments
- Verifying vision and Medical insurance eligibility
- Daily emails and faxes
- Fielding patient questions and concerns
- Some light cleaning
- Optometry Tech training / Cross Training
Must have:
- 6months-Experience in Phone etiquette
- Can prioritize and balance multiple tasks
- Detail-oriented, and eager to learn
- Thrives in a fast-paced office setting
- Works efficiently and effectively
- Can adapt to new systems and software environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- People Skills
- Dependable Transportation
- Gets Along Well with Fellow Employees
- Be Willing to Undergo a Background Check
- Medical office experience and, previous experience with Vision insurance, and Medical insurance coverage verification is a plus
Education: Minimum High School Diploma
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $15.00 per hour
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work location: In person
Benefits: (We DO NOT offer Major Medical insurance)
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off/ Vacation pay
- IRA Retirement plan with 3% match
- In-house Vision insurance
- Holiday pay
- Uniform allowance
- Supplemental insurance
- Bonuses
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Thursday
- Fridays are normally half days
Current office hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm. Friday hours are 8:30 am-12:30 pm, which could increase in the future. Must be willing to pick up 3-4 Saturdays (9 am-2 pm) per year in the Gate City office.
Must be willing to train some days in our Wise office if needed.
- References WILL be checked.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
- Computer skills: 1 year (Required)
- Insurance verification: 1 year (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15