Front Office Receptionist and Surgical Scheduler

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

health insurance

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking an experienced Front Office Receptionist / Surgical Scheduler to join a busy medical practice in Lawrence Township, NJ.

The ideal candidate will handle patient check-in/out, schedule appointments, coordinate surgical procedures with centers, prepare orders and paperwork, and maintain accurate patient records; ophthalmology or eye care experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous medical receptionist or surgical scheduling experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Experience coordinating with surgery centers.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and EMR/EHR systems preferred.
• Ophthalmology, optometry, or eye care experience highly preferred.
• Experience scheduling ophthalmic procedures, including cataract surgery, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage check-in/check-out procedures
• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments
• Coordinate surgical procedures with surgery centers
• Prepare surgical orders, paperwork, and patient documentation
• Communicate with surgery centers regarding scheduling and patient preparation
• Manage scheduling conflicts and appointment changes
• Collect copays and patient fees
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties

Skills

Medical receptionist experience

Scheduling experience

EMR/EHR familiarity

Eye care/ophthalmology experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Front Office Receptionist / Surgical Scheduler

Location

Lawrence Township, NJ 08648

Pay

$20–$25/hour (Depending on Experience)

Schedule

• Monday & Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Front Office Receptionist / Surgical Scheduler to join a busy medical practice in Lawrence Township, NJ. The ideal candidate will have experience in medical office administration, patient scheduling, and surgical coordination. Previous experience in ophthalmology, optometry, or an eye care practice is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage check-in/check-out procedures
• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments
• Coordinate surgical procedures with surgery centers
• Prepare surgical orders, paperwork, and patient documentation
• Communicate with surgery centers regarding scheduling and patient preparation
• Manage scheduling conflicts and appointment changes
• Collect copays and patient fees
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties

Qualifications

• Previous medical receptionist or surgical scheduling experience
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Experience coordinating with surgery centers
• Familiarity with medical terminology and EMR/EHR systems preferred
• Ophthalmology, optometry, or eye care experience highly preferred
• Experience scheduling ophthalmic procedures, including cataract surgery, is a plus

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• health insurance

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