Ophthalmology Front Desk & Patient Services Coordinator

Metro Eye Care; New Jersey; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Eye Care, a busy ophthalmology and optometry practice with two New Jersey offices, seeks a reliable front desk receptionist to join the team.

You will greet patients, verify insurance and demographics, answer calls, schedule appointments, collect copays and fees, and coordinate with physicians and staff in a fast-paced environment. Weekend hours are required, and travel between Paramus and Franklin Lakes offices is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or related field.
• Proficient with cloud-based EHR and practice management systems.
• Strong communication with patients, staff, and doctors.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Saturday hours required.
• Willingness to travel between Paramus and Franklin Lakes offices.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and verify insurance and demographics.
• Answer patient calls and direct to proper department.
• Schedule and/or reschedule patient appointments.
• Collect patient payments (copays, surgical/refraction fees).
• Communicate with insurance companies and patients for referrals/authorizations.
• Light filing, scanning, and support tasks for staff and doctors.

Skills

Healthcare experience

EHR proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Weekend availability

Travel between offices

Job description

Metro Eye Care, a busy ophthalmology and optometry practice with two New Jersey offices, seeks a reliable front desk receptionist to join the team.

You will greet patients, verify insurance and demographics, answer calls, schedule appointments, collect copays and fees, and coordinate with physicians and staff in a fast-paced environment. Weekend hours are required, and travel between Paramus and Franklin Lakes offices is expected.