Front Office Specialist at Clarkson Eyecare

SUMMARY A Front Office Specialist is trained to act as the first point of contact setting the tone for a world class Total Patient Experience. This employee will also perform the necessary administrative responsibilities needed to create a smooth check-in/out experience for patients.LOCATIONWork is primarily performed in a standard office or clinical setting. However travel to other locations may be to carry out essential job duties and responsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEmbrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great service and support.Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone).Display a professional attitude greet patients promptly with a smile and thank them when they leave.Answer phones (both external and internal); assure prompt courteous service at all times.Practice urgency at all times with consideration to the patients time as well as doctors time and schedule.Double check insurance authorizations to ensure completion and build accurate flow sheets.Check out patients and collect correct payments according to procedures.Manage patient flow in the office and ensure communication to maximize efficiency and customer service.Complete daily reconciliations / close day / countdown cash drawer.Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA.General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by the manager.QUALIFICATIONSPrevious medical office experience preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experienceFavorable result on background check as required by stateMust be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United StatesEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or GED LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS NoneSYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGYProficient in Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint OutlookPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%) sitting (50%) and standing (50%) with regular bending stooping and reaching (2550%). Employees must be able to lift carry push and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential as the role demands constant grasping writing/typing and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuityincluding color depth peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focusis 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.If you need assistance with this application please contact . Please do not contact the office directly only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.NOTE: Job descriptions are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs. Nothing in this job description restricts management right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Abinitio,Arabic Speaking,Babysitting,Advocacy,Administration Support,Humming Bird Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1