AEC - Patient Care Representative

US Eye; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Company Match

Medical and Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Continuing Education

Paid Time Off

Job summary

US Eye in Elizabeth City, NC is looking for a full-time Patient Care Representative. This role involves greeting and assisting patients, ensuring a smooth check-in/check-out process, and maintaining an organized workspace. Candidates should have a high school diploma, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and have prior customer service experience. The job requires multitasking in a fast-paced environment while remaining polite and attentive to patient needs. Benefits include 401(K) matching, medical and dental insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products is necessary.
• Prior experience in a customer service role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct patients and visitors.
• Ensure a pleasant check-in/check-out experience.
• Maintain professional demeanor in high-stress situations.
• Handle administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Polite and attentive

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Multi-tasking

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM

PATIENT CARE REPRESENTATIVE

About US EYE: US Eye, is a physician-led, patient-centric network of eye care practices committed to providing exceptional patient service through premium technology and unrivaled provider expertise. We are one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty physician groups providing patients with care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology and facial surgery. With 50 clinics and 5 surgery centers, led by 95 providers and more than 1,000 team members system wide, we deliver world class care to patients throughout Florida, the Carolinas and Virginia.

About Albemarle Eye Center: Dr Jitendra Swarup and the vision care experts at Albemarle Eye Center provide a wide range of ophthalmic services in the Edenton, Elizabeth City, Kinston, Kitty Hawk, and Washington locations. We are pleased to offer services ranging from LASIK laser eye surgery, LenSx® Laser Cataract Removal, oculoplastic, glaucoma treatment, in addition to routine eye exams and contact lens fittings. Our team of eye doctors is proud to provide personalized service with an unparalleled commitment to excellence. Our practice is dedicated to providing you and your family with quality eye care and state-of-the-art medical and surgical treatment.

Job Summary

Patient Care Representatives are responsible for maintaining a friendly, professional environment as our first, and last, point-of-contact for our patients. It is important that Patient Care Representatives are polite, attentive, and organized to enhance the overall patient experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Greet and direct all patients, visitors, and staff upon entry of the practice.
• Provide a pleasant, and prompt check-in/check-out experience for all patients by verifying necessary information and assisting with any questions they may have around the patient questionnaires and forms.
• Maintain a professional demeanor during high stress situations.
• Print daily team/physician schedules as evidenced by the schedule of appointments for that day.
• Attend to walk-in patients, scheduling inquiries, and prescription/record pick-up as necessary.
• Disseminate pertinent information using telephone systems and/or computer software systems as appropriate.
• Cross-check and update next-day charts as evidenced by the appointment schedule.
• Maintain an orderly and pleasing workspace that ensures both integrity and safety for our patients and staff.
• Complete appointment confirmation calls based on the patient appointment schedule.
• Collect any necessary co-payments, non-covered service fees, and/or any existing account balances.
• Fill out essential reports and forms as requested.
• Additional administrative responsibilities as needed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of material, methods, instruments, and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and manage time appropriately in an effort to meet the deadlines and requirements of the organization.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Prior experience in a customer service role.
• Must be able to work under pressure and respond to patient requests in a positive manner.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position located in Elizabeth City, NC.
• Days and hours are Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM.
• Travel to other locations as necessary.

Benefits

• 401(K) Company Match
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Continuing Education
• Paid Time Off

US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.