Job Summary: A receptionist is responsible for answering the phone, scheduling patients, greeting patients, checking patients in, verifying insurance eligibility, and providing initial exam work-up for providers. Receptionists will be responsible for calling in referrals, check out patients and collect all applicable co-pays. Receptionists will be the first point of contact for patients and need to be able to listen to patients chief complaints and concerns and prioritize the booking of their appointments as well as direct them to who they would need to speak with to get the help they need.

And other duties that may arise to meet office needs

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma
• Working experience in ophthalmic care
• Experience with EMR and scheduling services

Essential Skills and Abilities: * Excellent communication skills, written and oral.

• Ability to work well and self motivate.
• Possess a wide-ranging fund of knowledge applicable to ophthalmic care.
• Extensive experience with EMR.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Personable; empathetic with patient’s needs and concerns.
• Well-organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Team Participation: * Participates in staff meetings.

• Works cooperatively with all team members to ensure quality patient care at all times.

Communicates respectfully and effectively with providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers and others.

Resume required to be considered for an interview

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person