Lead Patient Services Representative

Mid Florida Eye; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, optical

401K

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parking

Job summary

Mid Florida Eye Center, PA in Stonecrest, FL seeks a patient-focused Lead Patient Service Representative to join our multi-specialty ophthalmology practice. You will be the welcoming first point of contact, supporting a collaborative team where your work matters.

Preferred candidates have at least three years of front desk experience, ideally in optometry or ophthalmology. The role includes insurance verification, scheduling, record-keeping, and occasional travel between locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years front desk experience in a medical practice, preferably ophthalmology/optometry
• Compassionate and able to establish trust with patients
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and visitors upon arrival
• Verify insurance and manage appointment schedules
• Maintain accurate patient records and data integrity
• Collect copayments, deductibles, and balances
• Schedule follow-up appointments and send reminders
• Answer inbound/outbound calls with professional etiquette
• Travel between locations to support front office operations

Skills

Front desk experience

Ophthalmology experience

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

NextGen

Clearwave

Microsoft

Job description

Mid Florida Eye seeks a patient-focused Lead Patient Service Representative for our multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in Stonecrest, FL.

Be the welcoming first point of contact in a collaborative, supportive team where your work truly matters. Enjoy steady hours, no major holidays, and a full benefits package that supports your well-being.

Preferred candidates will have at least three years of front desk experience, ideally in optometry or ophthalmology.

This is your opportunity to join one of the areas most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry.Mid Florida Eye is a multi-sub-specialty eye care practice composed of fellowship-trained board-certified ophthalmologists in every subspecialty of ophthalmology. Our goal is to provide each patient with the latest in comprehensive eye care in an efficient, patient-friendly private practice environment.

We are committed to customer service and making every interaction extraordinary while inspiring the complete confidence of our patients. Our employees contribute directly to the growth and success of our practices and take pride in being a member of our team. We strongly believe that the way our patients and customers are treated by our employees is as important as the services provided by the doctor.

All of us at Mid Florida Eye are committed to inclusion and diversity. We believe today more than ever; it isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of service, caring and listening and we would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities.

The Lead Patient Services Representative must have a minimum of three + years of continuous employment as a PSR. The Lead PSR will perform routine clerical and administrative work including greeting and assisting patients, insurance verification, management of appointment schedule and accurate record-keeping. The PSR has a significant role as you serve as the initial point of contact and make the first impression on all patients visiting the office. This is especially important in a medical environment where people may be apprehensive. Effective execution of this role will require the ability to multitask and respond to the needs of the patients and other staff efficiently and calmly. The PSR II may also be required to support training efforts of other front office staff as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome all patients and visitors upon arrival to clinic
• Follow all practice policies and procedures for thorough and complete check-in and check-out process
• Utilize multiple methods of data collection including paper, electronic, kiosk, and web-based applications
• Confirm that accurate patient demographic and insurance information has been collected and updated if necessary
• Confirm insurance eligibility and verify active and participating coverage
• Accurately calculate and collect patient copayments, deductibles, and due balances
• Schedule return appointments and set up reminder notifications
• Professionally assist doctor, staff, patients and visitors
• Maintain confidentiality of all doctors, staff and patient information
• Responsible for keeping the reception area clean and organized
• Assist with maintaining proper inventory levels of retail items (if applicable)
• Answer inbound and outbound phone calls with appropriate telephone etiquette
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Execute duties of position in a professional and courteous manner
• Accept incoming packages/postal mail including insurance mail, patient correspondence, interoffice mail, and direct to appropriate internal recipients
• Must be willing to travel between all locations to support front office operations
• Must be willing to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends as required to support business needs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must be compassionate and can establish confidence and trust with patients
• Must have the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure or stress
• Highly energetic with a positive attitude
• Attention to detail
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Create and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Ability to perform as part of a team as well as work independently.
• 3 + more years’ experience working in a medical practice preferred
• Knowledge of medical and vision and insurances preferred
• Basic computer knowledge required
• Experience with NextGen, Microsoft, Clearwave, preferred
• Must have outstanding accuracy with tasks and execute all front desk duties and responsibilities thoroughly and independently

In Turn We Will Provide:

• Benefits to full-time team members include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short-term disability.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Paid parking where applicable.
• Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected.
• Clear career ladder opportunities.

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