Patient Experience Front Desk Specialist

Clarkson Eyecare; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson Eyecare is seeking a Front Office Specialist to be the first point of contact, delivering a world class Total Patient Experience and handling essential front desk duties.

The role involves greeting patients, scheduling, answering phones, processing payments, and ensuring accurate flow of insurance authorizations within a clinical setting. Strong customer service and basic office tech skills are required.

Qualifications

• Previous medical office experience preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Favorable result on background check as required by state
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great service and support.
• 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 consideration to the patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule.
• Double check insurance authorizations to ensure completion and build accurate flow sheets.
• Check out patients and collect correct payments according to procedures.
• Manage patient flow in the office and ensure communication to maximize efficiency and customer service.
• Complete daily reconciliations / close day / countdown cash drawer.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by the manager.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Clarkson Eyecare is seeking a Front Office Specialist to be the first point of contact, delivering a world class Total Patient Experience and handling essential front desk duties.

The role involves greeting patients, scheduling, answering phones, processing payments, and ensuring accurate flow of insurance authorizations within a clinical setting. Strong customer service and basic office tech skills are required.