Paraoptometric Specialist - Optometry Front Desk & Lab

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde; Grand Ronde (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde seeks a friendly front desk associate for the Optometry Clinic in Oregon. You will verify insurance, schedule appointments in NextGen, and assist with billing and clerical tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of optometry clinic experience; familiarity with NextGen EHR is preferred. The role emphasizes confidentiality and high-quality patient service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six months general training in an optometry clinic; one year preferred.
• Equivalent education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients courteously at the Optometry Clinic.
• Verify eligibility, insurance, and coverage with carriers.
• Explain insurance benefits for glasses and contacts.
• Schedule appointments using NextGen system.
• Enter charges for optical orders with Business Office oversight.
• Collect payments prior to ordering glasses or lenses.
• Coordinate with Accounting for vendor payments.
• Prepare check requests and purchase orders.
• Maintain inventory and office supplies.
• Handle mail, messages, and phone duties.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and data integrity.
• Assist with frame measurements, repairs, and adjustments.
• Assist with prescription verification and ordering from labs.

Skills

Customer service

Insurance verification

Scheduling

Billing support

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months optometry clinic training

Tools

NextGen EHR

10 key

Multi-line phones

Fax machine

Copy machine

Job description

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde seeks a friendly front desk associate for the Optometry Clinic in Oregon. You will verify insurance, schedule appointments in NextGen, and assist with billing and clerical tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of optometry clinic experience; familiarity with NextGen EHR is preferred. The role emphasizes confidentiality and high-quality patient service.