Front Desk Clerk

Marion Eye Centers; Du Quoin (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Eyewear discounts

Job summary

Marion Eye Center in DuQuoin, IL is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to be the welcoming first contact for patients. You will check in/out patients, schedule appointments, verify insurance, collect payments, and support clinical and optical teams.

The role requires a high school diploma, patient-focused communication, basic computer skills, and prior front desk or medical office experience is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prev. medical office/front desk experience preferred.
• Ophthalmology/optometry experience a plus.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and multitasking.
• Basic computer skills; experience with EHR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors in a courteous, professional manner.
• Check patients in and out, confirm appointments, and update demographic and insurance information in the practice management system.
• Schedule, reschedule, and confirm patient appointments for exams, procedures, and optical services.
• Verify insurance eligibility and obtain authorizations as needed.
• Collect co-pays, balances, and other payments; issue receipts and maintain accurate cash logs.
• Answer and route incoming phone calls; take detailed messages and ensure prompt follow-up.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and Marion Eye Center policies.
• Assist with scanning, filing, and maintaining patient records.
• Support doctors, technicians, and optical staff with patient flow to ensure an efficient schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area.
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitask / fast-paced

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: DuQuoin, IL 62832

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $15.75 - $16.00 Hourly

Front Desk Receptionist – Marion Eye Center

Location: DuQuoin

Position Type: Full-Time / On-Site

Position Summary

The Front Desk Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for patients at Marion Eye Center. This role is responsible for creating a welcoming, professional, and efficient environment by managing patient check-in and check-out, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, collecting payments, and assisting the clinical and optical teams with day-to-day administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors in a courteous, professional manner.
• Check patients in and out, confirm appointments, and update demographic and insurance information in the practice management system.
• Schedule, reschedule, and confirm patient appointments for exams, procedures, and optical services.
• Verify insurance eligibility and obtain authorizations as needed.
• Collect co-pays, balances, and other payments; issue receipts and maintain accurate cash logs.
• Answer and route incoming phone calls; take detailed messages and ensure prompt follow-up.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and Marion Eye Center policies.
• Assist with scanning, filing, and maintaining patient records.
• Support doctors, technicians, and optical staff with patient flow to ensure an efficient schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area.
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous medical office or front desk experience preferred, ophthalmology or optometry experience a plus.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills: experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Work Environment

• Clinic setting across Southern Illinois locations.
• Frequent interaction with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and move between exam rooms and the front office as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee discounts on eyewear and services

Qualifications