Front Desk Associate

EyeSouth Partners LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading physician group in Chicago is seeking a Front Desk Associate to provide exceptional patient service and manage office operations. The role involves obtaining patient information, scheduling appointments, and ensuring a smooth flow of operations in a busy medical office. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare settings and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/ Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO Package

Employee Discounts and Perks

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a medical office/health care setting.
• Strong computer knowledge with a minimum typing speed of 30 WPM.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional patient service in person and over the phone.
• Obtains and verifies patient demographic and insurance information.
• Schedules appointments and processes medical record requests.

Skills

Customer Service

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Company Overview

Ocular Partners is a busy well-established, progressive physician group specializing in comprehensive eye care services. We have a robust practice, with dozens of bright, qualified employees who help us deliver the best service and patient care in our medical specialty.

Our employees are an integral part of the experience at Ocular Partners. Not only are we committed to serving our patients, but we also have a culture of servant leadership and collaboration that supports each team member’s personal and professional development.

Position Summary

The Front Desk Associate provides exceptional patient service, both in person and over the phone. This position interviews patients and/or their representatives to obtain complete and accurate demographic, financial and insurance information, required for billing and collecting patient accounts. The Front Office Associate performs a variety of clerical and patient service duties necessary to maintain efficient flow of operations in the medical office. The Front Office Associate may answer multiple phone lines, schedule appointments, assist in processing medical records requests, enter patient demographic and insurance information, and accept patient payments.

Pay Range - $18.00-$20hr. Commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

• Displays high level of professionalism and gives superb customer service

• Obtains and reviews patient demographic and insurance information for accuracy

• Verifies insurance and collects copays, co-insurance, and outstanding balances

• Ensures all patient intake forms are signed and complete

• Answers patient communication pathways including multiple phone lines, Solution Reach Conversations Messaging Portal, and email/fax

• Schedules appointments

• Processes medical record requests per policies and procedures

• Coordinates with Clinical Staff to ensure optimal patient experience

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate

Required Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a medical office/health care setting

• Minimum 2 years of health care insurance experience

• Strong computer knowledge and skills with a minimum typing speed of 30 WPM

• Strong desire to assist others and provide excellent customer service

• Must be highly dependable and organized

• Outstanding interpersonal skills

• An impeccably clean, polished, professional image

• The ability to learn quickly, retain training, problem solve and think independently

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of medical terminology

Company Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE:

• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

For more information related to our benefits offered, please follow the link to our benefits page: https://www.eyesouthpartners.com/careers/employee-benefits/ (If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste it into your browser).

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.