Front Desk Associate

EyeSouth Partners; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Zimm Cataract & Laser Center in Erie, PA is seeking a Front Desk Associate to be the first point of contact for patients. You will manage check-in/check-out, schedule appointments, verify insurance, collect copays, and maintain accurate records in the practice management system.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of medical office experience, reliable attendance, and strong communication skills, with a focus on patient service and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience required.
• Minimum of 1-year medical office experience strongly preferred.
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.
• Strong reliability with good attendance and punctuality.
• Exercises sound judgment in responding to inquiries; understands when to route inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients warmly and verifies appointment details.
• Collects necessary documentation including ID and Insurance Cards.
• Books, confirms, and reschedules appointments.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit coverage for all visits.
• Collects co-payments and communicates patient financial responsibility.
• Maintains accurate data entry in the practice management system.
• Completes chart prep and medical records requests as needed.
• Answers phones, responds to inquiries, and relays messages.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA/PHI compliance.
• Supports onboarding and training of new front desk staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Data entry accuracy

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nextech/ICP

Job description

Zimm Cataract & Laser Center in Erie, PA has built a reputation for exceptional cataract and refractive surgery, serving patients with advanced technology and a personal touch. Known for its experienced surgeons and long-standing patient trust, Zimm provides a supportive, patient-first environment. An excellent place for professionals passionate about surgical innovation and personalized vision care.

The Front Desk Associate serves as the first point of contact for patients and visitors, creating a welcoming environment, handling patient check in/outs, managing calls/emails, scheduling, providing information, resolving issues, and performing administrative tasks like data entry ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer service in medical facilities.

• Greets patients warmly and verify appointment details.
• Collects necessary documentation including ID, Insurance Cards, referral forms, etc.
• Books, confirms, and reschedules appointments
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit coverage for all in-office visits, procedures, and tests
• Collects co-payments and outstanding balances; calculates patient’s financial responsibility and communicates to patient; documents in practice management system.
• Explains billing procedures
• Responsible for entering data in an accurate manner in practice management system as well as verify that existing information is accurate.
• Completes chart prep prior to clinic as needed (print routers, face sheets, etc.)
• Completes medical records requests that come directly from the patient
• Completes assigned tasks as related to the appointment rescheduling queue timely
• Monitors and completes tasks related to appointment recall and reminder process as set by practice SOP
• Answers phones and responds to inquiries
• Relays messages between patients and clinical staff
• Maintains protected health information in accordance with HIPPA/PHI guidelines
• Handles paperwork such as consent forms and HIPAA compliance
• Interacts with all internal and external customers in a caring and respectful manner.
• Accepts deliveries of packages, mail, and other supplies from outside vendors.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area for all patients and visitors
• Provides clear information about services, wait time, and policies
• Addresses patient concerns professionally and respectfully.
• Photocopies and faxes records and forms according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Participates in orientation/instruction of new administrative personnel as requested by management.
• Contributes to the team effort by completing additional tasks/projects as directed.
• Attends daily huddle and regularly scheduled team meetings
• Participates in on-boarding and training of new front desk associates and other administrative team members as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience required
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of 1-year medical office experience strongly preferred
• Strong reliability with good attendance and punctuality.
• Exercises sound judgment in responding to inquiries; understands when to route inquiries to next level.

Key Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail for accurate data entry and insurance verification; strong organizational skills
• Basic understanding of healthcare insurance payors and programs
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, privacy laws)
• Basic math and cash handling
• Excellent customer service skills

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of medical terminology

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

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

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