Overview
Optometry Receptionist Jobs in Seattle, WA at Optometry Medical Group
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and professional Receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will serve as the first point of contact for our clients and visitors, providing exceptional customer service while managing various administrative tasks. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our office, particularly in a medical setting, where attention to detail and knowledge of medical terminology is crucial.
Duties
Serves patients by greeting and helping them, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records and accounts.
Welcomes patients and visitors in person or on the telephone, and answering or referring inquiries.
Optimizes patients’ satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone.
Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient’s arrival, reviewing service delivery compared to schedule, and reminding providers of service delays.
Comforts patients by anticipating patients’ anxieties, answering patients’ questions, and maintaining the reception area.
Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records.
Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.
Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information, recording and collecting patient charges, controlling credit extended to patients, and filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims.
Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies, and scheduling equipment service and repairs.
Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal, and financial information.
Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualification:
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Insurance Knowledge: 1 year (Required)
If you are an organized individual who thrives in a dynamic setting and possesses the necessary skills for this role, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 – $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
Seattle, WA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Seattle, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Optometry Receptionist
Company: Optometry Medical Group
Location: Seattle, WA
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