What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometry Receptionist position at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic?
Join our team as an Optometry Receptionist at Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.
We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40 clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew" for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
What We Offer
$16.97-$20.79/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
Additional pay for your bilingual skills
100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You'll Do:
Answer phones, transfer calls, and take messages
Greet patients, maintain logs, and notify staff of arrivals
Provide translation services
Collect and update patient data and create and maintain charts
Schedule and manage patient appointments
Verify insurance eligibility and assist with insurance questions
Respond to patient inquiries in person, by phone, and via portal
Perform billing tasks and reconcile cash box daily
Manage referrals and recall processes
Ensure documents are sent to Health Information and filed correctly
Help maintain and manage the retail portion of the optical practice, including pricing, collecting, billing, and ordering frames, lenses, and contact lenses
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
One year's experience in a clinic, optometry, or dental office is preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required at level 9
Excellent multitasking ability to manage varied workloads
Ability to interact professionally with patients and staff
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic, and EMR
Medical terminology and healthcare billing insurance knowledge is preferred
Outstanding customer service skills
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!
Salary : $17 - $21