Medical Front Desk Specialist - Optometry (Flexible Hours)

Community Health Centers; Nipomo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Centers in Nipomo, CA seeks a Receptionist to greet patients, manage registrations, and handle payments with professionalism and courtesy. Under supervision of Health Center Manager, you will schedule appointments, verify eligibility, and maintain accurate patient data in the practice management system while upholding HIPAA and infection control standards.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers an hourly wage of $25.00–$27.56 and requires high school diploma and customer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of customer service experience, preferably in a medical setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a professional, courteous manner and assist with registration.
• Explain payment options, collect co-payments and other balances.
• Schedule and verify appointments; update demographic and payer data in the practice management system.
• Answer phones promptly and maintain patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Health Centers in Nipomo, CA seeks a Receptionist to greet patients, manage registrations, and handle payments with professionalism and courtesy. Under supervision of Health Center Manager, you will schedule appointments, verify eligibility, and maintain accurate patient data in the practice management system while upholding HIPAA and infection control standards.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers an hourly wage of $25.00–$27.56 and requires high school diploma and customer