Patient Coordinator (Carlsbad Optometry)

VSP Vision; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a friendly and organized front desk assistant to welcome patients, manage check-in/check-out, and support the eye care team. You will document patient information, schedule appointments, handle payments, and maintain confidential records while delivering a high-quality patient experience in a fast-paced clinic.

The role requires 1–2 years admin experience and proficiency with MS Office; collaboration across staff and doctors is essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of administrative experience, with at least one year providing administrative support.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of MS Office package.
• Effective verbal and written communication to prioritize tasks and respond to inquiries.
• Excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills.
• Ability to document customer situations clearly and professionally.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage front desk check-in and check-out to ensure satisfaction.
• Document patient information, update records, and collect payments.
• Answer and triage patient inquiries via phone, email, and fax.
• Maintain confidential patient records and ensure security.
• Coordinate scheduling to maintain patient flow and prepare charts.
• Perform administrative tasks such as reports and information transmission.
• Keep an organized front desk and participate in cross-department projects as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Multi-tasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Phone etiquette

Customer service

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Compensation range for the role is listed above. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible incentives, bonuses, and/or commission dependent on the role. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

General Summary

The primary role is to provide a high-quality patient experience by welcoming and communicating with patients and creating an efficient patient flow and flawless patient transition throughout the eye care experience

Essential Functions

• Prioritize a high level of patient satisfaction for all patients of the practice by warmly greeting patients upon entering and completing the check-in and check-out process
• Work collectively with staff, doctors, and patients by documenting patient information, updating records, and collecting patient payments
• Answer and triage patient correspondence received via telephone, email, and fax; respond to inquiries in a timely fashion
• Maintain patient records/files to ensure accurate record keeping, security, and confidentiality of files
• Coordinate scheduling of patient appointments necessary to maintain patient flow, confirm all patients, and prepare charts for scheduled patients
• Perform confidential administrative functions such as assembling reports, records release, and transmitting patient information to outside agencies
• Responsible for keeping an organized front desk and front entry at all times
• Work on special projects, cross-train in different departments, and perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

• One to two years of administrative experience, with at least one year providing administrative support
• Demonstrated ability to successfully perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of MS Office package
• Effective verbal communication skills to prioritize multiple tasks and to be available for incoming calls and inquiries
• Effective written communication skills to clearly document customer situations, as well as prepare letters to confirm agreements made
• Excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills
• Ability to ask appropriate and relevant questions to identify customer needs
• Proven problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills
• Ability to use appropriate discretion and judgment in applying customer/call handling guidelines
• Ability to listen, process transactions and interact with customers simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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