Job Description:
Private optometry practice is seeking a front desk receptionist and optometric assistant. The ability to handle a busy workload, as well as, phone handling and etiquette are a must. We are a professional, patient centered practice providing quality vision care to our community.
Applicant should be a team player who is organized, friendly, professional, hard-working, and dependable. Excellent patient care skills are necessary. Applicant should be able to easily integrate into a team environment but also complete assignments independently with the willingness to learn new items. This is a full - time position requiring availability to open and/or close the office.
Brief description of duties: Initial primary duties will include scheduling; check in and check out; answering phones and duties associated with new and existing patients; performs eligibility and benefit checks and obtains authorizations from insurance carriers; Responsibilities may eventually include gathering patient medical history, conducting diagnostic testing, helping patients with insertion and removal of contact lenses, sterilizing instruments, explaining insurance benefits to patients.
Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent
Experience preferred, but not necessary for the right person
Salary based on experience and knowledge
Spanish Bilingual a plus
Please respond to this posting with your resume and include:
Cover Letter
Work history with reference(s)
Education history
Contact information (best phone number and/or email)
Please do not contact the office nor stop by during business hours. Qualified applicants will be contacted to set up interview appointment.
