Front Desk Receptionist

Specialty Eyecare Centre is looking to add an additional person to join our Front Office team.
We are a busy ophthalmology practice specializing in Glaucoma, Cataracts, Dry Eye, and Research.
The open position is for a full time Medical Front Office Coordinator.
*Responsibilities* * Verify demographic and insurance info * Collect copays and outstanding balances * Process incoming and outbound faxes * Receive/send mail * Prepping superbills and paper charts for the next day clinic appointments * Scheduling appointments as ordered by the physician * Chart filing * Prepping records requests * Place/transfer/receive and triage calls on a multi-line phone system * Assist other departments as needed *Essential Skills and Abilities:* * A strong organization with an attention to detail * Excellent customer service and communication skills both written and verbal * Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment * Ability to lift, pull or carry 25 pounds (carrying full boxes of charts/paperwork up & downstairs) * Physical ability to walk up steep hills and staircases (for access to the upper level of the clinic) *Education/requirements for the position are:* * Prior experience working in a medical office * High School Graduate or equivalent * Basic typing and computer literacy We operate two separate systems for our scheduling and EHR: Athena Health and Nextech.
*It is important that applicants are comfortable working with computers, multiple monitors and have experience with Microsoft Office.
* _*Compensation DOE*_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.
00 - $20.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off Healthcare setting: * Medical office Medical specialties: * Ophthalmology Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * No weekends Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * Customer service: 1 year (Required) * Medical office: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person