Medical Receptionist - Ophthalmology

Job Description

Seeking to hire 1 full-time Medical Receptionist for Ophthalmology practice to join our team. Main responsibilities will be to answer phones, schedule patient new patients, check out patients and schedule established follow up examinations for the doctor's schedule. Verify Insurance and answer phone messages. Other reception duties as needed.

1 year medical general experience is highly preferred but not required. Pay based on experience and proven skill sets.

Successful candidates must be a TEAM PLAYER, self-motivated, professional, confident, have a positive attitude about taking care of patients and learning, and display the highest level of professionalism with patient care and other employees. On the job direct one-on-one training from Office Manager, billing manager, lead receptionists, and clinical educators. In office educational printed and online material provided. Office pays for continuing education reimbursement. Opportunity for short term certifications and longer term career goals are available through the clinic.

Position as receptionist requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice (training on job) and insurance coverage, definite attention to detail and natural ability for organization, excellent computer skills, ability to communicate with patients, surgeons, coworkers and supervisors and a willingness to help in all areas.

Reception/Surgery Coordinator Responsibilities and Duties

Maintains schedule for doctor(s)

Communicates with patients

Scheduling and rescheduling patients

Verifying Insurance requirements

Schedules preop appointments

Patient consent signing

Transportation requirements

Financial requirements

Financial hardship assistance

Medical records

eFax patient information

Contacts facilities for scheduling

Calls for necessary preauthorizations

Coordinates paperwork

Maintains patient confidentiality

Attends required meetings

Keeping a clean workspace and maintaining front office

Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance

Experience with EHR, PM system, Excel and Word required

Electronic Medical Records system: Nextech; Practice Management System: Advanced MD; Efax: Nextiva online

MUST possess Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude, eager to learn, and works well with others

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Uniforms provided/Uniform allowance

Continuing education reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday pay

*Pay rate based on experience and quality of work; guaranteed pay increase at 90 day based on successful work performance! Bonus/commission opportunities available.

Office Hours:

7:00am - 5:00pm Monday/Tuesday

7:00am - 4:30pm Wednesday

7:00am - 1:00pm Thursday

7:00am - 2:00pm FridayCompany Description

Panacea Eye Center is a friendly, up-scale and fast growing Ophthalmology practice. We have been at our new location for 2 years and seeking candidates that want to join a team of positive and caring employees to help take care of our patient's eyes. We care for our patients and staff like family, and are looking for great people to join our team! Our office has all brand new equipment to make working with patients more efficient and enjoyable. We have now expanded to include MedSpa Room Services.

Full-time