Patient Care Coordinator

LensCrafters; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LensCrafters is seeking an enthusiastic administrative assistant to support a vision care practice in Raleigh. You will coordinate daily operations, greet patients, schedule appointments, handle calls, and process charges, while ensuring HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information.

You will work closely with the Practice Manager to maintain office systems and inventory, and you may be asked to work evenings or weekends based on location needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year strong customer service skills (internal/external).
• Strong communicator and listener.
• Problem solving ability.
• Organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients without delay.
• Promptly answers the telephone in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Optimizes patients’ satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by phone.
• Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying doctor/provider of patient’s arrival, reviewing service delivery compared to schedule, and reminding providers of service delays.
• Facilitates reminder calls to patients for appointment confirmation and order pickup notification.
• Records and updates financial information, collects patient charges, and files, collects, and expedites third-party claims.
• Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, partners with Practice Manager to order office supplies, and verifies receipt of supplies.
• Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal, and financial information in accordance with HIPAA.
• Determines both medical and vision insurance eligibility in accordance with patients current plan coverage.
• Ensures all office systems are maintained.
• Maintains a safe working environment for all team members and patients.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Works weekends and evenings in support of the business needs (varies by location).
• Adheres to attendance and daily time keeping requirements.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Consistently maintains proper dress code.
• Performs other administrative responsibilities as assigned by Practice Manager or as business needs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Patient records software

Job description

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. We’ve got a vision for pairing state-of-the- art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care.

Requisition ID: 952146
Store #: C01326 LensCrafters Clinic
Position: Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information
LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. We’ve got a vision for pairing state-of-the- art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care.

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION

This role supports the practice by coordinating the daily administration of doctors, visitors, and patients within the local practice. This position ensures an unsurpassed patient experience by seamlessly linking the doctor and other practice functions together. This role supports establishing the practice as the premier destination for all vision needs within the community.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Greets patients without delay.
• Promptly answers the telephone in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Optimizes patients’ satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by phone.
• Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying doctor/provider of patient’s arrival, reviewing service delivery compared to schedule, and reminding providers of service delays.
• Facilitates reminder calls to patients for appointment confirmation and order pickup notification.
• Records and updates financial information, collects patient charges, and files, collects, and expedites third-party claims.
• Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, partners with Practice Manager to order office supplies, and verifies receipt of supplies.
• Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal, and financial information in accordance with HIPAA.
• Determines both medical and vision insurance eligibilty in accordance with patients current plan coverage.
• Ensures all office systems are maintained.
• Maintains a safe working environment for all team members and patients.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Works weekends and evenings in support of the business needs (varies by location).
• Adheres to attendance and daily time keeping requirements.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Consistently maintains proper dress code.
• Performs other administrative responsibilities as assinged by Practice Manager or as business needs.

Basic Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Minimum of one year strong customer service skills (internal/ external)
• Strong communicator and listener
• Problem solving ability
• Organization skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare
• Familiarity with in-store technology, such as point-of-sale, patient record systems, and other software applications
• Basic knowledge of services, products, vision insurance plans/coverage and office operations
• Strong interpersonal skills

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first‑class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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