Optometry Front Desk & Patient Services Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

University benefits

Job summary

University of Missouri is hiring for a Clinical Technician II in the College of Optometry. The role supports the clinic by greeting patients, handling check-ins, and guiding patient flow. You will manage paperwork, supervise student activities, and assist with billing and post-visit processes.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ year of relevant experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with medical terminology are preferred; insurance knowledge is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
• Certifications as required by regulatory agencies is necessary

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist all patients initially as they enter the clinic
• Check in patients, copy IDs and insurance cards, provide patient lists for the doctors and assign students
• Direct patient flow through the rest of the clinic
• Checkout all clinic patients out and close out the exam procedures
• Ensure all information is accurate for posting (e.g. check that the chart is completely filled in)
• Post super bills for all patients handled
• Reconcile all monies with the super bills
• Review super bills for accuracy
• Help guide students and patients to dispensary and prepare them to be seen

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Insurance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University of Missouri is hiring for a Clinical Technician II in the College of Optometry. The role supports the clinic by greeting patients, handling check-ins, and guiding patient flow. You will manage paperwork, supervise student activities, and assist with billing and post-visit processes.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ year of relevant experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with medical terminology are preferred; insurance knowledge is