Business Associate, Ophthalmology, Full Time, Day

06 Valley Physician Services; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Discount Program

Group Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a front desk professional to support a busy practice in Ridgewood. You will handle check-ins and check-outs, assist with patient flow, and collaborate with clinicians and staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Ideal candidates bring a friendly, confidential, and service-oriented approach, with basic computer skills and prior customer service or clerical experience. The role includes day shifts and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of coursework in office management, database management or business is preferred.
• Computer literacy required.
• Six months of customer service/data entry/clerical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs front desk activities (checking-in, checking-out) and other essential services as directed by Practice Manager.
• Supports staff and patients with courteous, compassionate service and maintains confidentiality.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a formal coursework in office management, database management or business

Job description

Office Hours

Monday through Friday 8am-5pm

Position Summary

Performs a variety of front desk activities that support the Practice and professional staff and performs a variety of essential services (checking-in, checking-out, etc.) as directed or requested by Practice Manager.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a formal coursework in office management, database management or business. Computer literacy required.

Experience

Six (6) months of previous customer service/data entry, administrative/office management/clerical experience required.

Skills

Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Valley Health System Behavioral Standards as well as Valley Physician Services Mission and Vision Statements. Demonstrates behavior that is courteous, caring, respectful and compassionate at all times. Demonstrates ability to listen and respond in a non-judgmental manner with clear expectations. Outstanding interpersonal, service excellence behavior and customer service skills required. Strong orientation towards the provisions of high quality, cost effective and comprehensive medical care. Ability to use effective organizational and time management skills to set priorities and respond quickly to urgent/emergent situations. Strong communication both oral and written to convey information in a clear and concise manner to persons of varied age groups, customers and/or groups. Ability to create, maintain and support a high functioning team; establish and foster cooperative working relationships with staff and management; and function effectively as part of that team. Ability to represent the organization positively at all times. Ability to respect confidentiality of private healthcare, financial, and other company information at all times. Ability to honor commitments to the job and members of the team. Ability to speak constructively about co-workers and the organization. Ability to assume responsibility and accountability for job duties and organizational responsibilities. Ability to support company-wide efforts to improve and maintain a high level of patient/customer satisfaction as evidenced by (but not limited to) customer/patient satisfaction survey scores and other organizational and System's targets. Position may require rotating to other VMG locations from time to time when necessary.

Job Location

Ridgewood 1200 E Ridgewood Ave

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (varies)
• Wellness Time Off
• Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay Range: $19.81 - $24.76 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.