Patient Coordinator

Ophthalmology Consultants; Creve Coeur (MO); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full Benefits Package - Medical,Vision

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Competitive Base Pay

Paid Maternity Leave

Employee Discounts

Résumé du poste

Ophthalmology Consultants in Creve Coeur, MO is seeking a Patient Coordinator to be the first point of contact for patients, setting the tone for visits through excellent patient care. This role also handles essential administrative duties to create a smooth check-in/out experience.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, strong customer service, basic computer skills, and the ability to support travel to other clinics in the St. Louis metro area when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of related experience and/or training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Ability to interact with all levels and provide excellent customer service.

Responsabilités

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone).
• Answer phones and assure prompt, courteous service.
• Manage patient flow in the office and coordinate scheduling.
• Collect payments and reconcile daily cash drawer.
• Perform general office duties as assigned by management.

Connaissances

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Reliability

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Description du poste

Job Title: Patient Coordinator

Company: Ophthalmology Consultants

Location: Creve Coeur, MO

Travel: Travel to our other clinics in the St Louis metro area will be required as needed. We do pay mileage reimbursement!

Perks

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Competitive Base Pay
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Employee Discounts

Hours

• Full Time
• Our offices are open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Favorable result on Background Check
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excitement to learn and grow

Essential Functions

• Facilitate patient flow
• Verify medical and vision insurances
• Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
• Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in person requests

SUMMARY

A Patient Coordinator is trained to act as the first point of contact for our patients where they set the tone for the patient's visit through excellent patient care. This employee will also perform the necessary administrative responsibilities needed to create a smooth check‑in/out experience for patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone). Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• Answer phones (both external and internal); assure prompt, courteous service at all times
• Practice urgency at all times with patients' time, as well as Doctor's time and schedule
• Manage patient flow in the office
• Knowledge of common fees charged for common visits and collect correct payments
• Complete daily reconciliations / close day / countdown cash drawer
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team‑oriented and patient‑focused
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum Required: One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

• Minimum Required: None

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.